Assistant Professor Health 030-351

Assistant or Associate Professor Indigenous Health StudiesTenure-Track - Regina CampusFirst Nations University of Canadahas an exciting opportunity at our Regina Campus and invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Indigenous Health Studies. The appointment will normally be made at the rank of Assistant Professor with consideration of appointment at Associate Professor depending on the successful candidates qualifications and successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the full range of academic responsibilities associated with a faculty appointment including teaching research and scholarly activity student mentorship service to the academic unit and University service to the broader profession and service to Indigenous position requires a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence student success and respectful engagement with Indigenous knowledges communities and ways of First Nations University of Canada First Nations University of Canada is a unique First Nations-controlled post-secondary institution committed to serving Indigenous communities and supporting the promotion preservation protection and interpretation of First Nations histories languages cultures and knowledge systems. The University operates with the guidance of First Nations Elders and is committed to education within a uniquely First Nations and Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be expected to:teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Indigenous Health Studies;contribute to curriculum development program planning and student learning; maintain an active program of research scholarship creative activity or equivalent professional activity; advise and mentor students; participate in departmental University and related academic service; contribute to public and community-engaged service particularly in support of Indigenous communities;work respectfully with Elders Knowledge Keepers students colleagues and community duties may vary by academic unit and are assigned in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement and academic :Candidates should have: PhD in related discipline Indigenous Health Studies; such as psychology nursing health policy medicine medical social work and be able to provide a clear demonstration of teaching excellence and scholarly activity and experience working in Indigenous Health programs. Applicants who are ABD may be considered provided they have a confirmed or anticipated completion date within two years of the appointment start date. This requirement reflects the qualifications established for this position; Strong understanding of colonization and its direct link to contemporary Indigenous health issues such as population health concepts; wholistic health concepts; and community-based health and wellness;Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for teaching excellence; A record of or clear potential for research scholarship creative activity or equivalent professional activity;Experience working with Indigenous communities students organizations or knowledge systems;Demonstrated commitment to student success;OCAPtraining or demonstrated knowledge ofOCAPprinciples;TCPS 2 certification/training; andDemonstrated experience and understanding of Indigenous Research to contribute to the mission and academic priorities of First Nations University of appointment at the Associate Professor level candidates should normally have a completed PhD or other terminal degree and a stronger record of teaching research and scholarly activity service and academic leadership. Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates who have:experience teaching Indigenous students or working in Indigenous post-secondary education; experience with Indigenous knowledges pedagogies research methodologies or community engaged scholarship; experience developing curriculum relevant to Indigenous contexts; demonstrated service to Indigenous communities; and experience teaching in face-to-face remote hybrid or distributed learning and Salary Rank and salary will be determined in accordance with the FNUniv/URFA Academic Collective Agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application ProcedureApplicants should submit: a cover letter;a current curriculum vitae; a teaching statement or teaching dossier; a statement of research scholarship creative activity or equivalent professional activity; a statement describing experience working with Indigenous communities students organizations or knowledge systems; names and contact information for three referees; and any additional materials requested by the hiring who wish to be considered under the Universitys commitment to recruiting and nurturing First Nations academics are invited to self-identify in their successful candidate will teach a total of five courses in the academic year. These courses include teaching various INHS topics. Applicants should have knowledge of Indigenous protocols and in addition to teaching and research be prepared to work with Elders and communities and participate in university you are ready to rise to the challenge and opportunity described for this position please apply online at Date:The position will be posted until filled. First Nations University of Canada would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume. Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed by email at We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1