Associate Professor - Tenure-Track Position - Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research & Applied Studies (IKERAS)
Competition Number:
47A25R

Position Type:
Academic Opening

Closing Date:
Jan 31, 2027

Date of Posting:
Aug 19, 2026

Department:
IKERAS

Position:
Associate Professor

Contract:

Term:

Start date: July 1, 2027

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is located on Epekwitk, part of the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw nation. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which recognize Mi'kmaw title and establish the ongoing relationship between the Mi'kmaw nation and the Crown. We are all treaty people.
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) welcomes applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2027.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a member of the Indigenous faculty team and be expected to balance rigorous research activity, service contributions, and undergraduate- and graduate-level teaching. The successful candidate will have a PhD related to Indigenous Studies or any combination of an Arts or Science doctoral degree that has a substantial Indigenous focus. A record of excellence in research and teaching or a demonstration of clear promise is required.

Applicants for this position should have a demonstrated track record of (or possess the transparent potential to excel in) research and teaching in any combination of the following areas: Indigenous histories, worldviews, social and/or physical sciences, determinants of health, governance and legal systems, cultural practices, language, arts, literature, entrepreneurship, and research. Successful applicants should be team-focused, working with and learning from multiple communities of interest, to strengthen the faculty and its developing program.
Candidates are required to state their Indigenous status in the application, and proof of such is part of the hiring process.





The UPEI Faculty of IKERAS emphasizes relational accountability and experiential learning in teaching Indigenous pedagogies and advancing Indigenous scholarship. Candidates who can contribute to that focus in support of our faculty values, with strong academic qualifications, traditional knowledge, leadership in reconciliation, and Indigenous land-based experience are encouraged to apply.

The University is in the provincial capital of Charlottetown, a bustling tourist destination that boasts the amenities of a much larger city, including excellent theatre, galleries, music, and dining possibilities. A province-wide hiking and biking trail runs right along the UPEI campus, and the National Park beaches and world-famous golf courses are a short drive away.

Charlottetown and its surrounding communities offer charming housing options, a low crime rate, and a semi-rural lifestyle that is second-to-none.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.

UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is January 31st, 2027; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.

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📌 Associate Professor - Tenure-Track Position - Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Resea[...] (Prince Edward Island)
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