Associate Professor

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications + ...
Indigenous knowledges and practices expertise
Advance indigenous knowledges and practices
Develop and execute research program
The Faculty of Education seeks a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis faculty member with lived experience and expertise in Indigenous knowledges and practices to advance these within the scope of one or two departments

Job Summary

  • The Faculty of Education seeks a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis faculty member with lived experience and expertise in Indigenous knowledges and practices to advance these within the scope of one or two departments.
  • The available position carries the possibility of a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) nomination, requiring demonstrated potential for research excellence and a program of innovative research.
  • Successful candidates will develop and execute a research program, teach courses, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the intellectual life of the University, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

Matching Summary

The Faculty of Education seeks a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis faculty member with lived experience and expertise in Indigenous knowledges and practices to advance these within the scope of one or two departments.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous knowledges and practices expertise
  • Advance Indigenous knowledges and practices
  • Develop and execute research program
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Supervise and mentor graduate students
  • Strong English communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Potential for research excellence
  • National and international recognition
  • Engage in innovative research programs
  • Train the next generation of highly-skilled people
  • Community outreach

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • Postdoctoral training is an asset
  • First Nations, Inuit, or Métis self-identification
  • Eligibility for Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
  • Within 10 years of highest degree (with exceptions)

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

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