Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Indigenous Studies

January 14 to February 14, 2025

Faculté des sciences sociales
Département d’anthropologie

More than a school, Université Laval is an entire community in the heart of Quebec City, a complete university recognized for its culture of excellence both in teaching and research. The Department invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time teaching and research position in Indigenous Studies.

An assistant professor position to teach and carry out research in anthropology, with a specialization in Indigenous Studies on the current realities and issues facing the Indigenous peoples of Canada, preferably Quebec.

• Teaching a variety of core and optional undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the Department;
• Supervising graduate students (MA and PhD levels);
• Developing a distinctive research programme with publishing in peer-reviewed journals;
• Performing administrative and academic duties for the Department, the Faculty and the University.

1. Have completed a PhD in anthropology or a degree deemed equivalent by the Search Committee; applicants with confirmed defence dates may also apply.
2. The capacity to supervise both undergraduate and graduate students in French (if not already fluent, a support programme is available).
3. Applications from aboriginal persons will be received favourably.

More specifically, applicants must have:

a. conducted significant anthropological fieldwork;
b. a track record of scholarly publications;
c. teaching experience.

Conditions
Salary established by the current collective agreement for the rank of assistant professor.

Application deadline: February 14, 2025, 23:59
Job starting date: June 1, 2025

Applications, to be submitted electronically, must include:

1. a cover letter stating research and teaching interests, including:
   i. a description of the candidate’s field of expertise (max. 1 page);
   ii. an overview of the proposed research programme (max. 1 page);
2. a detailed curriculum vitae;
3. a copy of the PhD degree or document confirming defence date;
4. one publication related to the position;
5. name and contact information of two potential referees.

Candidates should send their application file to:

Monsieur Martin Hébert, directeur
Département d'anthropologie
Courriel : direction@ant.ulaval.ca

Additional information about the Department of Anthropology.

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.