Teaching Professor (Assistant or Associate), Canadian and Indigenous History

Competition 2016

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is the oldest and most diverse faculty on campus and is one of the largest research and teaching centres in Western Canada. The Department of History, Classics, and Religion has around 350 undergraduate majors and 75 graduate students across its multiple degree programs, and teaches nearly 9000 students per year. The candidate would be joining a lively program in Canadian and Indigenous histories in a department that is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization.

In 2022, the University’s Indigenous Strategic Plan was implemented, reflecting an important step in our institution’s commitment to reconciliation in post-secondary education and research, addressing the historical legacy of the residential school system and Canada’s colonial history. The University’s principles and actions and its Integrated Action Plan, Changing the Story, are underpinned by respect for the dignity, rights, and full participation of all those who live, work, and learn within the university.

Position

The Department of History, Classics, and Religion invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor at the rank of Assistant or Associate Lecturer. We seek a colleague who is able to contribute to teaching at all levels in the fields of Canadian and Indigenous History, as well as to introductory-level world history courses and our undergraduate historiography course. Administrative duties (e.g., area coordination) may also be assigned as needed. This is a full-time, continuing career status position. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

Duties

Teach eight class sections in History per academic year, in person. These will normally include pre- and post-Confederation Canadian and pre- and post-1870 Indigenous history surveys. Courses will usually be taught across Fall and Winter and one of Spring or Summer semesters. There is also the possibility to contribute to the graduate program in History.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Canadian or Indigenous History or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of post-secondary teaching in Canadian and Indigenous history.
• Active engagement in teaching practice and scholarship in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach or experience teaching in areas of disability studies, history of medicine, or the history of gender and sexuality.
• Excellence in the design and development of instructional and curriculum materials.
• Record of welcoming a diverse student body into the classroom, and of managing a classroom with students of different backgrounds and proficiency levels.

How to Apply

To have your application considered, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:

• Cover letter describing your fit for the above qualifications (2 pages max, attach under "Cover Letter")
• Curriculum vitae that includes the names of three referees (CV, attach under "CV")
• Letters of reference and teaching dossier may be requested after initial review of applications

Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2025 for internal candidates and the posting will close on April 25, 2025.

Inquiries regarding this position can be addressed to the Chair of the Advisory Selection Committee, Heather Coleman, at hcoleman@ualberta.ca with the subject line, “Teaching Professor, Canadian and Indigenous History”.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.