Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Prosperity

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The Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University invites applications for a SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Prosperity from applicants Indigenous to Northern Turtle Island (Canada). The successful applicant will be appointed in a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in one of the eight departments in the Faculty based on disciplinary fit. The CRC will work in collaboration with the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP) at the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat Inc (APC).

The Chair will bring their knowledge, experience, and passion to conduct research motivated by the challenges faced by Indigenous communities and will bring Indigenous-led knowledge and value to communities. They will hold expertise in a social science with focus on topics related to prosperity of Indigenous communities, where prosperity is understood in a broad sense to include the interrelated aspects of economic rights and advancement, strong social fabric, and relational well-being. The Chair may focus on issues related to reconciliation and business or policy, including micro- (e.g. Indigenous entrepreneurship, Indigenous human resources), meso- (e.g. Indigenous organizations, Indigenous-no Indigenous partnerships), or macro-level issues (e.g. Indigenous economic system, Indigenous innovation strategies). The Chair will have an in-depth understanding of the academic and practical importance of core documents, such as the Truth and Reconciliation Reports, the MMIWG2S Final Report and Calls to Justice and the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous People.

The Faculty of Management is committed to the advancement of Indigenous-led research and has identified “Indigenous Paradigms for Management” as one of its six core research strengths. The Faculty is home to the Wit-lukutimk Wskitqamu (WW) Research Lab for Environmental Governance led by the current CRC in Indigenous Governance, with a research focus on land-water based laws and treaty relations. Research in the Faculty also includes work to advance culturally appropriate language and to eliminate harmful language in the management systems of libraries, archives, and other information platforms. More broadly, disciplines represented in Faculty of Management span from traditional business disciplines to information science and public policy studies.

Applicants must have the academic and/or professional qualifications required to be eligible for an appointment at the rank of at least Assistant Professor, by the start date of the position. Holding a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline meets this requirement. It may also be met by relevant professional qualifications and experience, with a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous ways of knowing in research and/or community engagement. The position is designated for applicants Indigenous to Turtle Island (Canada). See below for further details.

The CRC / SSHRC Guidelines for the Merit Review of Indigenous Research recognize the importance of traditional knowledge, reciprocity, and community, all of which rely on extensive and ongoing engagement with Indigenous communities. Please note that a portion of work will be conducted on Dalhousie campus in Kjipuktuk and as such, the successful applicant is expected to reside in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia). For Mi’kmaq scholars with community-engaged research programs, we anticipate this could involve residency in community, and will work with the successful candidate to establish individual arrangements confirming this is compatible with on-campus obligations.

Dalhousie is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada, with more than 20,000 students, including 3,500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. It is located in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), the major centre in the scenic Atlantic region and a city widely known for its high quality of life. Further information about the Faculty and the university can be obtained at
www.dal.ca/Management.

The CRC program was established by the Canadian Federal Government with the purpose of attracting outstanding researchers to the Canadian university system. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e. the candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than ten (10) years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than ten (10) years from their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, including maternity leave, extended sick leave, etc.) may have their eligibility for a CRC Tier 2 assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Please contact Dalhousie’s Office of Research Services and see the CRC website (www.chairs.gc.ca) for more information on eligibility.

Dalhousie recognizes that career paths can be diverse and that career interruptions may occur. Applicants are encouraged to include, in their cover letter, an explanation of the impact that any career interruptions may have had on their record of research achievement.

The evaluation of applications will commence on February 1, 2026. It is anticipated that the nomination package for the CRC program will be prepared in April 2026, and the position at Dalhousie will begin no sooner than July 1, 2026.

Persons wishing to be considered for this position should apply at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20028.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, two publications or alternate academic knowledge dissemination outputs, and the names and contact information for three confidential referees.

All such qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the CRC program’s equity targets, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous to Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq). Preference will be given to those of Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy, or Innu origin. Priority will be given to candidates who also self-identify in areas where Dalhousie is facing existing or future gaps in meeting targets for the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program as well as institutional equity gaps in keeping with Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Policy.

Note: To be considered, you must self-identify as an Indigenous Person of Turtle Island. Applicants may be asked to provide additional documentation during the search process to validate self-identification. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please contact viola.caume@dal.ca to let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

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