POSTING FOR A TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN INDIGENOUS STUDIES

(ANISHINAABEMOWIN)

The School of Liberal Arts in the Faculty of Arts at Laurentian University invites applications from
suitably qualified candidates for a full-time position in Anishinaabemowin at a rank matching
qualifications and experience. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, expertise, and career focus,
the appointment may be made as either a Master Lecturer (focusing on pedagogical excellence,
curriculum development, and student mentorship) or a tenured/tenure-track faculty member
(Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor focusing on scholarly inquiry, grant acquisition, and
research-informed teaching). Candidates are requested to specify their chosen stream in their cover
letter. The preferred start date is July 1, 2027, and the position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping Anishinaabemowin curriculum, teaching
students at various levels of proficiency, and engaging in community-driven research or language
revitalization initiatives in Indigenous Studies within the School of Liberal Arts. The ideal candidate will
have the following qualifications:

- Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) to Turtle Island with demonstrated ties to their

community.
- Comprehensive understanding of Indigenous worldviews and frameworks.
- Understanding of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) to Turtle Island culture and

traditions including their importance within an Indigenous Studies framework.

- A Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Education, Linguistics, or a closely related field is

preferred. Candidates who possess a master’s degree alongside extensive, recognized lived
experience as a community language expert will be given full and equal consideration.

- Applicants of all educational backgrounds who bring extensive, recognized lived experience in

Indigenous language fluency and teaching—including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and
community language experts— are welcome and will be considered. As part of the selection
process, candidates may undergo an oral or practical language proficiency assessment
conducted by a fluent speaker or community language expert.

- Experience designing, developing, and delivering courses in Anishinaabemowin , ranging from

introductory to advanced fluency levels with preference given to undergraduate and graduate
courses.

- Evidence of the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level with a commitment to

pedagogical and academic excellence, promoting a secure, inclusive, and welcoming learning
environment, and advancing Laurentian University’s tricultural mandate.

- As applicable, demonstrated research/scholarly/creative productivity and teaching experience

in their area(s) of expertise.
- Commitment to equity,



diversity, and inclusion, promoting a vibrant academic and work

environment.

Actively engaging in teaching and/or research respective of the type of appointment, the successful
candidate will establish a strong presence on campus, contributing to the School, Faculty, University,
and broader community. The candidate will teach in-person as well as advance student learning in
curriculum design and program oversight, all within a collegial environment.

Laurentian University’s School of Liberal Arts provides a dynamic tricultural and bilingual community.
Our research and our teaching in matters of language, culture, thought, creativity, and the law
contribute to transformative understandings within the region, across the country, and around the
world. Liberal Arts faculty are integral to the Faculty’s graduate programs in Relational Studies (M.A.)
as well as Human Studies and Interdisciplinarity (Ph.D.) along with undergraduate degree programs in
French as a Second Language; English Literature, Media, and Writing; History, Interdisciplinary Studies;
and Law & Justice.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves
over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario. Committed to its
bilingual, tri-cultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in
English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful,
forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands, and hundreds of kilometres
of cross-country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern
Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties
to Science North, SNOLAB, Health Sciences North and multiple post-secondary institutions.

Application Requirements

A complete application includes the following:

- A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified

below)
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests
- A statement of current and prospective research interests (as applicable)
- Self-identification as First Nations, Métis or Inuit*
- The names and contact information for three academic references.

The application package, inclusive of all documents,



should be submitted electronically as single PDF
file to:

Office of Provost and Vice-President Academic at [email protected] with the following
subject line: application for faculty position in Indigenous Interdisciplinary Studies. The deadline for
receipt of applications is December 15, 2026, or until the position is filled.

* First Nations, Métis and Inuit Verification will be required for applicants who advance to the interview
process (certificate of Indian Status, federally recognized Métis organization in Canada, and/or
verification from an Inuit organization/community); or letter of explanation if one cannot be provided.
Applicants will also be required to submit a letter of belonging from their community.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity.
Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized
and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender
identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision

regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
(https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism) The successful candidate will be part of the Laurentian University
Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at
www.lufappul.ca.The salary range is $74,587.36 to $132,382.60, depending on the academic rank
(Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor) awarded at the time of hire, in
accordance with the Laurentian University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants
with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment
process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information
([email protected]).

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration
requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many
applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need
not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the
following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a
Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover letter. Applications that do not include
this information will be deemed incomplete.

📌 Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Indigenous Studies (ANISHINAABEMOWIN) | School of Liberal Arts (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Laurentian University
📍 Greater Sudbury