Instructor I, Department of Indigenous Studies

Instructor I, Department of Indigenous Studies

Location: Indigenous Studies
Expected Start Date: August 1, 2024
Full Time: Yes
Permanent: No
Posting End Date: June 23, 2024
Job Description:
Department of Indigenous Studies
University of Manitoba

Instructor I Position in Indigenous Studies – Position #35018

Responsibilities:

The Department of Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Arts, at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full time, three-year term appointment at the rank of Instructor I.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements are that the applicant hold an MA with completion of some doctoral course work within the field of Indigenous Studies or a related discipline. The candidate must have the expertise to teach the department introductory courses as well as a range of upper-level course commensurate to experience and expertise of the successful candidate. Department practice has been to provide TA support for large lecture sections, including INDG 1200, INDG 1220, and INDG 1240, which successful applicants may be expected to teach each year of their appointment. Responsibilities will consist of undergraduate teaching in one or more delivery modes, including in-person, remote learning, and distance instruction and some service-related activities.

Additional Information:

The University of Manitoba is the province’s largest, most comprehensive post-secondary educational institution. More than 30,000 students from all over the world currently study in a wide range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, the creative arts, and the professions. The Department is a vibrant environment with multiple undergraduate majors, as well as active MA and PhD programs.
The appointment may begin on or after August 1, 2024. The salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application for this position must include a letter of application and a curriculum vita. As well, two confidential letters of reference must be received directly from the applicant’s referees. Applications and confidential references should be sent electronically to heather.katrick@umanitoba.ca

The deadline for applications to receive full consideration will be June 23, 2024 with the application process remaining open until the position is filled. Further information concerning the Department of Indigenous Studies may be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/Indigenous_studies/or by e-mailing your questions to Heather.Katrick@umanitoba.ca.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Province of Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates. Applicants must provide self-declaration on their cover letter as Indigenous and that they articulate how they self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) as reflected in living community relations.

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