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Located in the heart of the city, The University of Winnipeg is committed to providing a true diversity of access to higher education and achieving excellence. From its strong foundation in Liberal Arts education, to its unique Collegiate Division, through its 55+, Continuing Education programs and its new Graduate programs, the University believes in lifelong learning. With a total student population of over 9,000, the University provides an intimate but powerful academic experience, highly recommended by its graduates. Under the leadership of The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, the University of Winnipeg is experiencing tremendous growth and development as it embraces the future as a leading learning institution.
The UWinnipeg Aboriginal Governance Program is unique, for it is the only university in Canada to offer a specialized Bachelor (3-year & 4- year), Honours and Masters degree in the area of Aboriginal Governance. Proud of being an accessible, community based institution, approximately 10 per cent of the 9,200 students at the University self-identify as First Nations, Métis and Inuit, making it one of the top four universities in the country for Aboriginal participation.
DIRECTOR, ABORIGINAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM
| The University of Winnipeg is currently seeking to fill a tenured/tenure-track position to assume the leadership, ongoing development and coordination of the Aboriginal Governance Program's undergraduate and recently launched graduate programs. The start date is negotiable but preferably no later than July 1, 2010. The successful candidate will be a member of the program (tenured or tenure-track) and serve as Director for a minimum three year term.
Reporting to the Dean of Arts, the ideal candidate would be qualified at the rank of Associate Professor, and have research, professional and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Indigenous-centered research methodologies, Indigenous philosophy, Aboriginal governance (treaty and non-treaty), negotiation and constitution building, Aboriginal politics, law (from both domestic and international perspectives), Indigenous peoples and international relations, Indigenous languages, cultures and histories, and/or financial management. Applicants must have a completed Ph.D., or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, or possess a suitable combination of education and experience. Teaching experience at the university level is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate:
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a strong commitment to both research and undergraduate and graduate teaching
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the ability to develop a strong and supportive academic team
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the ability to build and strengthen the connections between the program and First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities in Canada and Indigenous communities internationally
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the academic leadership and administrative skills necessary to sustain and grow this program successfully.
The ability to communicate effectively in an Aboriginal/Indigenous language is an asset. The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is initially directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Applicants should submit a covering letter, a curriculum vitae, one writing sample (an article or book chapter) and a teaching dossier, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Tim Babcock, Chair, Aboriginal Governance Program Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2E9. Additional work-related references will be requested, as necessary by the Search Committee. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2009.
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