Limited Term Appointment: Department of Indigenous Studies, Law & Social Justice

Position Summary

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The Department of Indigenous Studies, Law, and Social Justice is seeking an Indigenous scholarwhose teaching and research engage Indigenous methodologiesto focus oncritical analyses of settler colonialism,community organizing and social change,and Indigenous-settler relations, includingrelations andpractices of allyshipbetween non-Indigenous and Indigenous communities thatarerooted in accountability to Indigenous communities.

The successful candidate will teach five (5) courses in the Indigenous Studies program per academic year primarily in-person on Laurier’s Brantford campus, with some teachingrequiredin a virtual synchronous or virtual asynchronousformat. The successful candidate will also contribute to program developmentin IndigenousStudies andacademic service to the Departmentof Indigenous Studies, Law, and Social Justice.

In the first year, the successful candidate will teach the following four (4) courses on the Brantford campus: (ID360), (ID375), (ID400), (ID/YC401). The maximum number of students in these courses range from 25-50 students. For the fifth course, the candidate will be given the optionto teach either the virtual synchronous course (ID100)or the virtual asynchronous course (ID/LY/CC309).

For the second year of the appointment, the teaching assignment will bedeterminedin consultation with the successful candidate, and is expected to include (ID/SOJE120). Opportunities to teach on Laurier’s Waterloo campus may be available if the candidate is interested.

The salary range for this position would be $90,000 to $102, 000subject to budgetary approval. This is a unionized position, part of thefull-time bargaining unit.

This position is located on the Brantford campus of Wilfrid Laurier University. The Brantford Campus is interwoven into Brantford’s downtown core with more than 3000 undergraduate and graduate students, over 80 full-time faculty, and 18 different programs across four different faculties.NeighbouringLaurier's Brantford campus are the Woodland Cultural Centre and Six Nations Polytechnic. The City of Brantford isapproximately aone-hour drive along the QEW and Hwy. 403 from Toronto and the Niagara region and boasts a healthy arts and culture scene, world-class trails system for walking and biking, and a strong slate of festivals and events.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will bring knowledge, training, and lived experiences that enablethem to teach in the fields ofIndigenous methodologies, Indigenous community organizing and Indigenous-settlerrelations andaccountableallyshipthat focuses on relationality and community-led approaches.

Candidates will alsodemonstratean active research program that engages with Indigenous methodologies and ways ofknowing andprovide evidence of the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centered university environment, speaking to anypreviousacademic service that has been undertaken.

Applicants must havecompleteda doctoral degree (PhD), or be all but dissertation (ABD),in Indigenous studies or arelated humanities, socialsciencesor professional discipline, such as (but not limited to) sociology, history, politicalscience, public administration, social work, or philosophy. Candidates must provide evidence of a depth of university teaching experience at the level of course instructor (or equivalent) anddemonstratethe ability to teach from Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

Applicantswithequivalent qualificationsmay be consideredif they can demonstrate a depth of university teachingexperienceat the level ofcourse instructor (orequivalent)in listed subject areas (Indigenous methodologies, Indigenous-settler relations and allyship, and Indigenous community organizing).Equivalent qualifications canincludethosewho are inearlystages of a doctoral degreeorhave completed amaster’sdegreein addition tosignificantprofessional and community experience.Preference will be given to candidates currently enrolled in a doctoral degree (PhD)program.

Program/Faculty Description:

is a growing, interdisciplinary program whose goal is to help students understand and critique the ways in which colonial narratives shape and control contemporary discourses about Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Studies courses require an examination of the ways in which both historical and ongoing acts of colonization galvanize Indigenous communities’ resistance, worldviews, and ways of knowing. The program provides an understanding of contemporary issues as they relate to Indigenous peoples. Employinga holistic approach, the program fosters a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples, their histories, and their place in the world. The program can be completed in combination with several Brantford-basedprogramsand an Indigenous Studies minor is also available.

In addition to situating Indigenous knowledge within the Liberal Arts curriculum, the Indigenous Studies program supports Indigenous students attending Wilfrid Laurier University and encourages non-Indigenous students to commit to reconciliation and decolonization. Information aboutis available on their webpage.

The Faculty of Liberal Arts,locatedat the Brantford campus, offers a wide range of programs, from traditional arts disciplines such as English and History to innovative andcutting-edgefields of study such as User Experience Design. In all theprogramsstudents get both knowledge andknow-how; all programs offer experiential learning opportunities. Through several unique partnerships with Conestoga College and the University of Sussex, students have opportunities to include postgraduate certificates or anadditionaldegree. The Master of Arts program in Social Justice and Community Engagement offered by the faculty is unique in Canada. TheFacultycurrently hasnearly 800students and 33 full-time faculty, as well as many part-time instructors.

How to apply:

Candidates who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are encouraged to apply by including the following in their application (please note thatadditionalmaterials may be requested through the review process):

• a letter of intent including the candidate’s research and teaching interest and where this best aligns with the position description and qualifications;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement on teaching philosophy, and any evidence of teaching effectiveness (such asa peerteaching review and student/participant feedback).
• sample publication, scholarlyoutput,or URL link to public presentations.
• thenames and contact information of three referees, with a preference for at least one academic reference and at least one community reference (will not be contacted without the candidate’s consent).

As you consider applying, we would like to bring the following to your attention:

• Consistent with , candidates are required to submit written documentation of Indigenous identity, or a self-declaration that includes specific information about their ongoing relationship to a legally recognized and inherent Indigenous community, Nation, or people, in North America. The process is used to ensure that these designated opportunities are awarded to Indigenous people from North America. As per the university’s policy, candidates who are short listed for the position will be contacted and asked for confirmation of their Indigenous identity before being invited for an interview.

Applications can be addressed to Dr.Rebecca Godderis, Chair of the Indigenous Studies, Law and Social Justice Department, c/o Celine Taillefer-Travers, Academic Program Assistant andsubmittedelectronicallyto. Applications will be accepted until April 6, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity.Laurier welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at. Candidates from other equitydeserving-groupswho would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact Equity and Accessibility at.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Tocomply withthe Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University isobligatedto gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need notidentifytheir country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

• Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Dr. Tarah Brookfield (), Interim Dean of Faculty of Liberal. Further information on the equity policy can be found .

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions orspecial circumstancesthat may have affected their record of research and teaching,in accordance withTri-Council definitions and guidelines. Laurier strives to make our application process accessible and provides accommodations for both applicants and employees as. If yourequireassistanceapplying for this position, to obtain a copy of this job description in an accessibleformat, orwould like to discuss accessibility and accommodations during the recruitmentprocessplease email.

The Department of Indigenous Studies, Law, and Social Justice wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered in relation to criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.