Tenure-track Faculty, Contemporary Indigenous Scholarship

About the role

The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa is seeking a regular tenure-track faculty position focused on Indigenous histories, contemporary realities and futures. It is the Institute's first regular faculty position dedicated to contemporary Indigenous scholarship, covering topics such as Indigenous feminisms, Indigenous women, Indigenous resistance and resurgence, two-spirit and Indigiqueer studies, Indigenous literature, decolonial and anti-colonial theory, gender, labour, health, digital media, reproductive justice, Indigenous art and cultural production, and transnational perspectives. The title is Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Supervise graduate students
• Carry out research, including work grounded in Indigenous knowledges and shared with Indigenous communities
• Provide community service
• Take part in the administrative activities of the unit and the Faculty

Required profile

• PhD in Indigenous Studies, Feminist, Gender and Women's Studies, or a related field; candidates close to completing a PhD will be considered
• Expertise in one or more of the listed areas of Indigenous scholarship
• Demonstrated or potential research program and teaching excellence
• Preference for applicants with an ongoing relationship to legally recognized Indigenous nations, communities or organizations
• Active bilingualism (French-English) is required for tenure; language support is offered to non-bilingual applicants

What we offer

• Salary starting at $99,377 for an Assistant Professor (scale as of May 1, 2025)
• Benefits package including long-term disability, group life, health insurance, pension plan and relocation expense reimbursement
• Language tutoring and support for developing French
• Starting date July 1, 2027

Applications are made online through the University of Ottawa careers portal by November 20, 2026, and must include a letter of application, a CV and one sample publication or creative work. Shortlisted candidates provide a sample course outline, a teaching dossier and three confidential letters of recommendation.