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CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR POSITIONS, Indigenous Faculty
As part of Western’s commitment to advancing Indigenous scholarship and research, the University is seeking strong Indigenous leaders having a track record of or demonstrated potential for leading transformative change within the academy to fill two Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRC) in the research disciplines related to the mandates of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and in alignment with Western’s Strategic Plan, Research Strategic Plan, and/or Indigenous Strategic Plan. These two CRCs complement recent Indigenous hiring initiatives across a variety of academic units at Western University.
Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the field of research, be engaged in a program of research and have a demonstrated record of excellence in scholarly research and teaching. We expect to see a demonstration of your research excellence as defined in your field of expertise. This may include, but is not limited to, the quality and impact of peer-reviewed publications, previous success securing research support, and/or the practical applications or dissemination of scholarly work. We invite you to describe your ongoing research program and discuss how it would contribute to our strategic vision and support reciprocal relationship building with Indigenous communities on and off campus. An important aspect of the CRC will be demonstrated leadership or potential for leadership in research which includes mentoring and/or community service with Indigenous Peoples, communities and/or Nations.
Applications are invited in any area of research across Western’s eleven Faculties: a focus on Indigenous research, teaching and service activities that include the application of Indigenous knowledge and/or ethical engagement and collaboration with Indigenous communities, organizations and/or institutions is preferred.
The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2025, or as negotiated. Successful candidates will be required to submit a CRC nomination by a date to be determined. As part of Western’s commitment to respond to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, these Chairs will be open only to Indigenous applicants (First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, and Inuit) in accordance with Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Candidates must self-identify in their cover letter.
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond the sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in hiring designated Indigenous roles to safeguard against use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information regarding claims of Indigenous identity. Candidates who are invited for an interview will be asked to have their claim to Indigenous identity (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee and must include the following:
- a completed application form
- a cover letter in which you tell us about your journey as an Indigenous scholar and indicate your preferred academic department(s)/Faculty(ies) of appointment
- a detailed curriculum vitae
- a plan identifying your most significant contributions to your field and your proposed 5-year research program; how your past contributions connect with your research plan; potential or demonstrated impact of your research - maximum 3 pages
- a statement of your teaching and mentoring philosophies and experience – maximum 2 pages
- the names and email addresses of 3 references, which may include an Indigenous community leader
The application should be submitted as a single PDF file to: Nusha Keyghobadi, Acting Vice Provost, Academic Planning, Policy and Faculty at vpappf@uwo.ca
Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Western recognizes that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is central to the University’s mandate as a research-intensive institution of higher learning and a community leader and understands that our pursuit of research excellence and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion are mutually supporting. As such, Western is committed to achieving and maintaining an equitable representation amongst our Canada Research Chair holders, as well as within Western’s broader research community.
Western recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and potential candidates are encouraged to explain within their application the impact that career interruptions have had and to submit a full career or extended CV.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Full details are available here: Canada Research Chair Positions, Indigenous Faculty
