[Commlist] Position Announcement: Assistant Professor Indigenous Information Studies UBC Vancouver

The University of British Columbia’s School of Information welcomes all 
eligible candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor in 
Indigenous Information Studies. The position is expected to commence as 
early as July 1, 2024.

We seek an innovative scholar and educator, with direct experience 
contributing to Indigenous information initiatives, to join our faculty. 
Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Library & 
Information Studies, Indigenous studies, or a cognate area (e.g., Media 
Studies, Data Science, Human Geography, Human Computer Interaction, 
Interaction Design). Verifiable experience working on Indigenous-led 
information projects or programs (e.g., Indigenous data sovereignty; 
Indigenous/Tribal Librarianship; First Nations, Inuit, or Métis language 
stewardship; or repatriation initiatives), is required. The position 
will require subject expertise intertwined with the capacity to enliven 
this knowledge within classroom contexts. The holder of this position 
must be able to work with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, 
who align with a multiplicity of knowledge traditions, and share an 
interest in learning about and contributing to Indigenous Information 
Studies.


      *Qualifications and Requirements*

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Information Studies, 
Indigenous Studies, or a cognate field. We welcome applications from 
candidates who are in the final stages of completion of a Ph.D. 
Preference will be given to candidates with the knowledge and ability to 
teach across more than one of the following areas: Indigenous 
information protocols, practices and legal systems, long-term 
stewardship of information within Indigenous communities or 
organizations; Indigenous data sovereignty; design of digital and/or 
land-based information and records systems for Indigenous communities; 
data analytics and data management and services in support of Indigenous 
peoples’ priorities. The ideal candidate will have:

  * Established relationships with Indigenous communities or
    organizations, preferably in the geographic region of the Pacific
    Northwest of North America;
  * A record of meritorious research products (quality over quantity);
  * A demonstrated record of, or evident potential for, high quality
    instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
  * Evidence of and a commitment to practicing with empathy,
    understanding, and respect for diverse and divergent perspectives
    and behaviors in their teaching, research, and service activities;
  * Willingness to teach in a multi-disciplinary context with students,
    staff, and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds;
  * A demonstrated capacity for community, professional and/or academic
    service.

The School of Information acknowledges that within higher education in 
Canada, traditional or conventional academic pathways can reinforce 
biases in the filling of faculty posts. We encourage applications that 
may not fit this mold and challenge our ideas of teaching, scholarship 
and research.


      *Responsibilities*

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program 
of original research, publication, and other knowledge sharing 
activities; to teach courses and undertake student supervision in 
Indigenous information studies at the graduate and potentially 
undergraduate level; and contribute to leadership and service 
initiatives within the School of Information. Other activities include 
student advising and membership of administrative committees as assigned 
by the director. As a member of our multi-disciplinary faculty 
contingent, the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own 
specialized courses as well as to teach and adapt ongoing courses.

This is a tenure-track position in the Research Professoriate Stream and 
the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and 
promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective 
Agreement. We draw attention to the Collective Agreement’s language on 
evidence: “Evidence may include a diverse set of outputs outside the 
general norms of any given discipline, such as but not limited to 
curation or creation of artistic or cultural exhibits, significant oral 
dissemination of research, policy development, and community engaged 
scholarship under the ownership of Indigenous nations.” For a 
description of the rank Assistant Professor and the criteria for tenure 
and promotion, see 
https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-collective-agreement-and-policies. 
<https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-collective-agreement-and-policies>


      *School of Information*

The School of Information hosts top-ranked professional graduate 
programs in Library and Information Studies and Archival Studies, a 
concentration in First Nations and Indigenous Information Studies, as 
well as an MA in Children’s Literature, a Doctoral Program, and an 
undergraduate program in Informatics. This position offers the 
opportunity to contribute to the educational experiences of the next 
generation of researchers and professionals learning alongside 
Indigenous communities and organizations to support Indigenous peoples’ 
long-term aspirations, to develop and hone teaching expertise, and to 
build a strong research portfolio in a generative and supportive 
environment.

Equity and mutual respect are core values of the School of Information; 
we pay particular attention to the needs of marginalized and 
under-represented groups of people. As a School we are engaged in 
implementing UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) (https://isp.ubc.ca/ 
<https://isp.ubc.ca/>) alongside the recommendations of the Truth and 
Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Scarborough Charter. We aspire 
to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school for faculty, staff 
and students of all backgrounds and identities.


      *The University and the Faculty of Arts*

UBC has an international reputation for excellence in advanced research 
and learning. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, one 
of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse cities. 
UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, 
ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, 
with whom UBC shares a Memorandum of Affiliation. For information 
relating to Indigenous engagement at UBC, visit 
http://indigenous.ubc.ca/ <http://indigenous.ubc.ca/>.


      *Application materials*

Applications are to be submitted before *April 15, 2024*, via this 
online form: 
https://lais.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-in-indigenous-information-studies-research-stream/ 
<https://lais.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-in-indigenous-information-studies-research-stream/>

Applicants should be prepared to upload in the following order and in a 
single PDF:

  * Letter of application; A structured 2-page cover letter which
    addresses the following:
      o Summary of applicant’s most significant research contributions
        (1/4 page);
      o Description of the applicant’s ongoing work in support of
        Indigenous information initiatives and 3-5 year research plan (1
        page);
      o Teaching and mentorship experience and statement (1/4 page);
      o Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement of the applicant’s
        contributions to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in
        academic, professional, or community contexts (1/4 page);
      o Summary of the applicant’s service commitments, including any
        outside the university setting (1/4 page).
  * Curriculum vitae (no page limit).
  * Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. sample syllabi, teaching
    evaluations, etc., no page limit)
  * Name, title, and affiliation, and contact information of three
    references. Note, reference letters are not required with initial
    application material, but will be requested from candidates who are
    long-listed for the position.

Long-listed applicants will be asked to arrange for three confidential 
letters of reference to be sent directly by their referees via email to 
(ischool.recruit /at/ ubc.ca) <mailto:(ischool.recruit /at/ ubc.ca)> with the subject 
line “Assistant Professor Position in Indigenous Information Studies”. 
Short-listed candidates will be expected to travel for an on-campus visit.

In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that 
leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a 
candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken 
into careful consideration during the assessment process.

Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Lisa Nathan, Chair of the Search 
Committee at: (lisa.nathan /at/ ubc.ca) <mailto:(lisa.nathan /at/ ubc.ca)> with the 
subject line: iSchool Indigenous Information Faculty Hire. Review of 
applications will begin *April 15, 2024* and will continue until the 
position is filled. Applications received by that date are assured of 
full review.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay 
range for this position is $9,583 – $10,833/month. Salary will be 
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

https://ischool.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/assistant-professor-in-indigenous-information-studies-research-stream/ 
<https://ischool.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/assistant-professor-in-indigenous-information-studies-research-stream/>

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