Lecturer in Indigenous Studies

About the role

The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, is hiring a Lecturer in Indigenous Studies. This is a full-time, 3-year position with an expected start date of January 1, 2027 or a mutually agreed time. The successful candidate will join the Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the listed Indigenous Studies courses, from introductory to advanced levels, including INDG 100, INDG 203, INDG 205, INDG 210, INDG 302, INDG 303, INDG 304, INDG 308 and INDG 401.
• Develop and teach upper-level courses in the candidate's own area of specialization.
• Participate in departmental affairs and fulfill service obligations to the University and community.

Required profile

• A PhD in a related area of research and practice by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach general Indigenous studies from introductory to intermediate levels, through to advanced theory and research methods.
• Strong commitment to Indigenous knowledges and methodologies, and a record of engagement with, or lived experience in, Indigenous communities and organizations in Canada.
• Knowledge and experience working in the Interior of British Columbia is an asset.
• Preference is given to Indigenous applicants, who must self-identify as such; Canadian and permanent resident applicants receive priority.

Applications are submitted online as a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, one-page teaching philosophy statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness (official teaching evaluations from the last five years). Three referee letters must be sent separately to the department assistant. The deadline is November 4, 2026; appointments are subject to budgetary approval. The salary range within the department is $75,000 to $90,000.