Assistant Professor - Indigenous Interdisciplinary Studies

at  Laurentian University

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A complete application includes the following:

• A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified

below)

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests
• A statement of current and prospective research interests
• Self-identification as First Nations, Métis or Inuit*
• The names and contact information for three academic references.

The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be submitted electronically as single PDF
file to:
Office of Provost and Vice-President Academic at academic-careers@laurentian.ca with the following
subject line: application for faculty position in Indigenous Interdisciplinary Studies. The deadline for
receipt of applications is June 24, 2024, or until the position is filled.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity.
Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized
and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender
identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision
regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
(https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism) The successful candidate will be part of the Laurentian University
Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at
www.lufappul.ca.
Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants
with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment
process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information
(pvpa@laurentian.ca).
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration
requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many
applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need
not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the
following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a
Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover letter. Applications that do not include

this information will be deemed incomplete.

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit Verification will be required for applicants who advance to the interview

process (certificate of Indian Status, federally recognized Métis organization in Canada, and/or
verification from an Inuit organization/community); or letter of explanation if one cannot be provided.

Please refer the Job description for details