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The Indigenous Studies Program at McGill University is seeking applications for a two-year Faculty-Lecturer Position. The position is to begin on August 1, 2025.  The position is designed to contribute to McGill University’s commitment to increasing the presence of Indigenous faculty, staff, and students on campus in a dedication to Indigenous excellence and student mentoring. The successful candidate will be housed in the Indigenous Studies Program at the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, which promotes interdisciplinary inquiry, and will have the opportunity to engage with scholars from multiple disciplines across the university.

The successful candidate will teach six lecture/ seminar courses in Indigenous Studies a year, mentor Indigenous students, and contribute towards the Indigenous Studies Program’s outreach, initiatives, and events. We are particularly interested in scholars that work with Indigenous knowledge systems and languages in the field of Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline, and have demonstrated a rigorous research agenda along with experience working with Indigenous communities.

The successful candidate will develop and offer an Indigenous land-based or language-based course as part of their teaching load. Conditional on the strength of the academic candidate, preference will be given to candidates with experience in Indigenous languages of local Indigenous communities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Candidates should have completed their PhD in a humanities or social science discipline or be near completion. Candidates should show a record of effective teaching and research.

Exceptional candidates not holding a PhD but with community standing (e.g. Elders/ Indigenous Knowledge Holders) and an expertise in teaching Indigenous community engaged methods, land-based education, language instruction, Indigenous governance, cultural practice, or other areas of Indigenous knowledge systems will be considered. 

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. In addition, McGill University is located in the Province of Quebec, where the official language is French.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
McGill Institute for the Study of Canada

Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff

Rank:
Faculty Lecturer

Length of Appointment:
Seeking applications for a two-year Faculty-Lecturer Position

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.

Required Documents: Applications should include the following documents:1) Letter of Application (cover letter); 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Teaching dossier. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately.  

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.