Associate or Full Professor, Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies

About the role

The Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies (IIRS) at the University of Ottawa is recruiting a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor, open to Indigenous scholars of any disciplinary background. Priority goes to scholars whose background is in Indigenous Studies or related fields and who research topics such as gender and sexuality, history, museum/archival/gallery studies, health and wellness, literature, languages, film and media, digital humanities, land and sovereignty, urban studies, and governance. The position is a designated hire restricted to First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) candidates, and the start date is expected to be July 1, 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Scholarly research, including peer-reviewed publications or equivalent knowledge translation, with an established program and engagement with Indigenous communities.
• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, in English or French.
• Supervision of students and development of graduate programming.
• Administrative participation in the Institute and leadership in research collaborations.

Required profile

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) or terminal degree in the field of study.
• Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching and an established research program with refereed publications.
• Ability to attract external funding.
• Fluency in English or French; active bilingualism is encouraged and passive bilingualism in French and English is required for tenure.

Required skills

• Application submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa careers portal, with a cover letter explaining your connection to Indigeneity, a CV, research statement, two recent peer-reviewed publications, and teaching philosophy and evaluations.
• Three confidential letters of recommendation, including one from a legally recognized Indigenous nation or a traditional knowledge keeper/community leader.

What we offer

• Salary starting at $109,776 for Associate Professor and $131,803 for Full Professor.
• Benefits including long-term disability leave, group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan, optional life insurance and relocation expenses.