Become Yukon University's Research Chair in Northern Social Work, focusing on high-impact teaching and relevant research addressing local challenges and community needs.
In this pivotal role, you will enhance the research environment at Yukon University, fostering the development of a new social work degree that resonates with Indigenous insights. The Chair’s responsibility includes mentoring faculty and students, while promoting team-oriented research initiatives with Indigenous communities in Yukon to support social work practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a strategic research program
• Integrate Indigenous knowledge into social work education
• Supervise student research projects and mentoring




• Cultivate partnerships with Indigenous and academic communities
• Promote trauma-informed and decolonized approaches
Requirements:
• A completed PhD or similar Indigenous qualification
• Knowledge of federal and territorial research programs
• Proven experience in project management and proposal writing
• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills
• Strong community outreach and engagement experience
Champion social work education and contribute to YukonU’s mission through research excellence.
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📌 Northern Social Work Research Chair at Yukon University (Whitehorse)
🏢 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROBERTSON SURRETTE
📍 Whitehorse