Call for applications – New Sun Visiting Aboriginal Scholar

The Indigenous Studies program in Carleton University’s School of Canadian Studies invites applications for a two-year term position as the New Sun Visiting Aboriginal Scholar. 

The appointment will be made at the rank of assistant professor, to begin 1 July 2012 (or earlier by mutual agreement). 

This position forms part of Carleton’s Aboriginal Academic Initiative to increase the presence of Aboriginal faculty and students on campus, as well as the Aboriginal content in our curriculum, and consequently is open only to Aboriginal applicants (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).  We particularly invite applications from Aboriginal scholars who have recently completed a doctorate, or will have done so by June 2012.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in an area of scholarship appropriate for the Indigenous Studies program, a strong commitment to scholarship as reflected in conference presentations and publications, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. 

Duties will include teaching (2 lecture and/or seminar courses in each of the fall and winter terms), research, and the mentoring of students in the program. 

For further information on Carleton’s School of Canadian Studies, please see the web-site: http://carleton.ca/canadianstudies/

Complete applications, including a curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (if available), should be sent to Dr. Donna Patrick, Director, School of Canadian Studies, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6.  Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately. 

Initial screening will begin on Monday October 3, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.  Short-listed candidates will be invited to Ottawa for an interview.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.   All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Carleton University’s Aboriginal Coordinated Strategy