Faculty 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Selection Criteria:

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:

• Conducted significant anthropological fieldwork;
• A track record of scholarly publications;
• Teaching experience.

Application:

Deadline for the receipt of dossiers:

February 14th 2025, 23:59

Job start date:

June 1st, 2025

Applications, to be submitted electronically, must include:

1. A cover letter stating research and teaching interests, including:

• A description of the candidate’s field of expertise (max. 1 page);
• An overview of the proposed research programme (max. 1 page);

1. A detailed curriculum vitae;
2. A copy of the PhD degree or document confirming defence date;
3. One publication related to the position;
4. 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

Valuing diversity, Université Laval encourages all qualified individuals to apply-particularly women, visible and ethnic minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities-but priority will be given to Canadians and Canadian permanent residents.