Assistant Professor of Indigenous Governance

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The University of Victoria is located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋ peoples and recognizes the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. The University of Victoria is committed to the ongoing work of decolonizing and Indigenizing the campus community both inside and outside the classroom.
The School of Indigenous Governance (IGOV) is Canada’s leading school for the advancement of Indigenous knowledges, creativity, and activism. Our graduate programs support the training and education of future Indigenous leaders and non-Indigenous allies and accomplices through innovative models of governance and nationhood that are grounded in Indigenous knowledge, methods and pedagogies, community-based research practices, and intersectional, critical, and Indigenous feminist approaches. IGOV offers a graduate Certificate in Indigenous Nationhood (IN Cert), a Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance (MAIG), a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and several undergraduate courses focusing on Indigenous Governance. Our programming is recognized worldwide for its accountability and relevance to Indigenous communities. IGOV graduates are employed in academic professions, research and policy analysis positions, and as leaders in community and government organizations.
Committed to Indigenous governance that is relational, IGOV strongly encourages feminist and/or queer interdisciplinary research methods, critical inquiry, and diverse theoretical perspectives at local and/or global scales. IGOV defines equity through an intersectional lens that is reflected in pedagogy, research, service, and lived experience. We encourage candidates to express how they align with and advance these commitments. In accordance with the university’s equity plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group: Indigenous Peoples. Candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter. The committee will review other applications if they do not find a suitable candidate in the preferential pool.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a PhD (or will have one in hand soon after starting the position); in exceptional circumstances a candidate with equivalency of Indigenous knowledge will be considered. The successful candidate will be an emerging world-class researcher in a field related to Indigenous governance and who complements existing research strengths and priorities in the School. They will demonstrate evidence of written and/or creative work that is original and innovative, and demonstrates a commitment to Indigenous and community-engaged methodologies, research, scholarly, and/or creative activities grounded in local and/or global lands and waters. The successful candidate will have a record or demonstrate promise of teaching excellence within the interdisciplinary field of Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Nationhood, and/or Indigenous feminisms. The successful candidate will show ability or potential to teach graduate level courses, and recruit, mentor, and supervise MA and PhD students. We are seeking a colleague who can work with students with diverse disciplinary methods, training, and approaches, abilities, and backgrounds and who has a commitment to diverse Indigenous pedagogies, with a focus on land-based, community-engaged pedagogies and practices. We seek a colleague with a record or promise of academic service as well as service to diverse Indigenous communities.
The candidate’s qualifications, experience, and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position is $109,500 – $135,200. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.
Please submit your application by e-mail to: [email protected] with the subject line: Assistant_Prof_LastName_FirstName.

Applications should include the following in a single PDF:
1. Cover letter, (max 2 pages)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research statement (max 3 pages)
4. Teaching statement (max 3 pages)
5. Two samples of written work or creative output (maximum of 40 pages per sample)
6. Contact information for three references.
Application deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on 7 Mar 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact for questions: Dr. Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark, search committee chair: [email protected]

Additional Information about UVic
Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) is in the early phases of drafting a policy and developing a process to affirm declarations of Indigenous identity, citizenship and membership at UVic where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. While the forthcoming policy cannot be retroactively applied to this opportunity, the successful candidate(s) will be required to complete the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) process should they apply for, or access, future opportunities resulting in material gain. Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have specific question or concerns.

UVic has Indigenous resources, events and initiatives designed to support Indigenous students, staff, faculty, and community members at UVic. UVic’s Xʷkʷənəŋistəl jobsnearcanada.com W̱ȻENEṈISTEL jobsnearcanada.com Helping to move each other forward, UVic’s Indigenous Plan 2023 represents an essential foundation for UVic’s future, alongside UVic’s new Strategic Plan and other institutional plans. This plan weaves together our shared responsibilities to the local Nations, Indigenous students, staff and faculty through local laws and philosophies. Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas, is the founding Vice-President Indigenous (VPI). The VPI provides leadership and direction that furthers UVic’s commitment to truth, respect and reconciliation as identified in UVic’s Strategic and Indigenous plans. The First Peoples House is a social, cultural and academic centre for Indigenous students at UVic and serves as a safe and welcoming place that encourages the building of community. The Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE) serves as a hub for cultural, academic and community connections.
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups, and in particular we are seeking for this Limited Hire, Indigenous candidates.
Read our full equity statement.

The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) is drafting a policy and developing a process to affirm declarations of Indigenous identity, citizenship and membership at UVic where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. While the forthcoming policy can not be retroactively applied to this opportunity, the successful candidate(s) will be required to complete the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) process should they apply for, or access, future opportunities resulting in material gain.
For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit our website at: https://www.uvic.ca/ovpi/ways-of-knowing/policies-and-guidelines/indigenous-citizenship-declaration-icd/index.php and please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have specific question or concerns
The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.
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