Assistant Professor - Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies

The University of Ottawa's Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies seeks an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies or a related field. Responsibilities include scholarly research, graduate program development, teaching, and student supervision, with a focus on contributing to the growth of Indigenous Studies. Applicants must be Indigenous scholars with a PhD, an established research program, and evidence of teaching and funding success.

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, in English or French.
• A successful applicant is expected to conduct research in their field that results in peer-reviewed scholarly publications (or equivalent knowledge translation initiatives).
• An active and dynamic research program is regarded as fundamental to developing meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, as well as to attract, develop, supervise, train and retain excellent trainees, students, and future researchers.
• The Faculty of Arts provides support to faculty members committed to research that leads to external funding and facilitates collaboration with communities.
• The successful candidate will be expected to exercise leadership in forging research collaborations. The Institute also encourages approaches to teaching and learning that lead to collaborations with members of the Institute, other faculties and services and beyond the University and beyond the University.
• Terms: New tenure-track position.
• Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package , which includes long-term disability leave, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.
• Salary : Salary scale for an Assistant professor rank starts at $99, 377 (according to the scale in place as of May 1, 2025).

• Evidence of an established and innovative research program and a record of refereed publications and scholarly conferences
• Evidence of successful teaching at a post-secondary institution
• Doctorate (Ph.D.) or terminal degree in the field of study
• Ability to attract external funding
• Fluency in English or French. Active bilingualism in Canada’s two official languages is encouraged and supported
• passive bilingualism in French and English will be required to receive tenure (courses and individual tutoring available for professors) .
• A successful candidate is a scholar in Indigenous Studies or relevant cognate discipline/field with the following qualifications:

• complete benefits package
• Work location: Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies, University of Ottawa, William Commanda Hall, 52 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.