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School of Indigenous Relations

3 YEAR APPOINTMENT (LIMITED TERM CONTRACT) (JULY 2016-JUNE 2019)

The School of Indigenous Relations is seeking a candidate for a 3-year appointment. The position commences on July, 2016, or whenever it is filled with a qualified candidate.

It is essential that the chosen candidate have a Master in Social Work, or equivalent and/or a Ph.D. in the field of Indigenous social work/studies (desirable). They must have university teaching experience and have at least a minimum of three years’ experience in a First Nation or Indigenous organization or community. The candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: Aboriginal social issues, Aboriginal traditional knowledge, direct practice, community organizing, social policy, and research experience.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Laurentian University is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Laurentian University is a bilingual institution and an equal opportunity employer. Laurentian University faculty members are part of the LUFA (Laurentian University Faculty Association), information and the Collective Agreement can be found at www.lufapul.ca. More information on the University can be found at www.laurentian.ca

Applications should include a covering letter clearly indicating the position applied for, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three current letters of reference addressed to the Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Provost by e-mail to [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed commencing in March 2016 but will be accepted until the position is filled.