Assistant/Associate Professor - Indigenous Education
- Canada
- Permanent
- Full-time
Associate Professor position in Indigenous Education. This is a tenure-track appointment to the
Professorial Stream to commence January 1, 2026.Recognizing the underrepresentation of Indigenous faculty, this position is open only to qualified
scholars who identify as Indigenous peoples of Canada (i.e., First Nations, Inuit, Métis, or registered to
a US First Nation whose homelands straddle the colonial Canada/US border). The appointment is part
of the University's Affirmative Action program, which is based on the special program provisions of the
Ontario Human Rights Code. To be considered, applicants must identify as Indigenous peoples of
Canada on the Affirmative Action self-identification form (see below).York University is committed to providing an inviting, rich and supportive work, study and research
environment to Indigenous students, staff and faculty members. This includes: cultivating
understanding of, respect for and connections with Indigenous communities; integrating Indigenous
cultures, approaches and perspectives into curricular offerings and research; collaborating with
Indigenous communities; and supporting the recruitment and success of Indigenous students, staff
and faculty members. These efforts are guided by the Assistant Vice-President Indigenous Initiatives,
the Indigenous Council, and t and include the the and
space for Indigenous faculty, staff, and students.T is one of the leading faculties of education in Canada with a particular focus
on research with social impact. Through our research, scholarship and innovative programs we enact
our mission of reinventing education for a diverse, complex world.The Faculty of Education is seeking to hire an emerging or established scholar and educator who will
contribute to teaching, and research in, one or more of the following specific areas: Indigenous
education sovereignty; the ongoing legacy of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous
futurities; Indigenous conceptualizations of Land and place-based pedagogies; language and cultural
revitalization; and Indigenous teacher education. The successful candidate will primarily teach and
contribute to Wüléelham, the Indigenous-focused courses, cohorts and programs, including graduate
student supervision, the Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education program, and the Master of Education
(MEd) - Urban Indigenous Education CohortRelationships and reciprocity are core tenets of the programs. As the Waaban and MEd Indigenous
cohorts are offered both at the Keele campus, and at the Urban Indigenous Education Centre (16 Phin
Ave, Toronto East-End), the candidate will also be responsible for fostering a positive working
relationship with staff and administrators in both an urban Indigenous community context and on-
campus.Candidate Qualifications:
- Degree: PhD or PhD near completion by the appointment's start in Education or a related field is
- Scholarship:
in Indigenous education sovereignty; the ongoing legacy of colonization, intergenerational
trauma, and Indigenous futurities; Indigenous conceptualizations of Land and place-based
pedagogies; language and cultural revitalization; and Indigenous teacher education.
o A record or evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and as appropriate,
externally funded research and/or research creation.
o A record or evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating excellence in
the field (e.g. publications in key journals, major presentations, awards and accolades).
- Teaching:
accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, student and peer evaluations).
o Demonstrated experience working with and understanding complex needs of Indigenous
learners, ie. cultural, trauma-informed, socio-dynamic, fostering of care while also setting
healthy boundaries.
o Understanding how to foster personal well-being and wellness in supporting Indigenous learners
through relational and culturally relevant pedagogies.
o Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position will
involve graduate teaching and supervision.Hiring Policies:
- Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
- York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and
of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as
2SLGBTQ+, can be found or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager
.
- York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are
- York has a policy o and is
workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to
contactApplication Process:
- Due date for completed applications: has been extended to October 14, 2025.
- Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) a statement of research and teaching
references.
- Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification
- Direct questions about the position to Chair, Search Committee at
- Submit materials:
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taken by the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Huron-Wendat. It is now home to many First Nation, Inuit and Métis
communities. We acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is subject of the Dish with
One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement to peaceably share and care for the Great Lakes region.