Tenure-Track Position in Sociology and Anthropology - Critical Indigenous Studies

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Concordia University would like to invite applications for a tenure-track position in Critical Indigenous Studies. Critical Indigenous Studies refers to a broad range of topics, including Indigenous-centred approaches to knowledge production, global indigenous decolonial scholarship, the history and legacies of settler colonialism, practices of resurgence and the futures of Indigenous self-determination, the politics of land, urban contexts and development encounters; post-colonial relations and social movements, including Indigenous women’s activism; political economy based on Indigenous critiques of racial capitalism, extraction economies, and new modes of dispossession; issues of policing, incarceration, criminalization; and life in indigenous communities (e.g., relationships, innovation, economies, education, health, organizations, art, spirituality). Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to working with Indigenous communities and students. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered.

A PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, Indigenous Studies or a related discipline in hand at time of appointment is preferred (ABD candidates will be considered). The position requires a strong research dossier in Indigenous Studies or evidence of the potential to develop a meaningful research program in the area. Candidates must also demonstrate their ability or potential to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level in Indigenous Studies as well as Sociology and/or Anthropology. Candidates grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and with the capacity for community-based research are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of the French language is an asset.

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. Commensurate with their rank, candidates will be assessed on their demonstrated potential to attract diverse students and collaborators to Concordia University, conduct internationally recognized research, secure research funds, as well as teach and drive curricular development within their respective area.

Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Amy Swiffen at chair.socanth.fas@concordia.ca and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code 20_L_SOCI_M, a detailed curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, one sample publication, and three letters of reference submitted electronically by the referees directly to chair.socanth.fas@concordia.ca. Electronic applications should be submitted by November 30, 2020 but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence in August 2021.

Concordia strives to be an inclusive institution that is welcoming of diverse backgrounds and experiences in order to improve learning, advance research, inspire creativity, and drive productivity. We define diversity broadly to include both ethnic and socio-cultural background and diversity of perspectives, ideologies and traditions.

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