Native Studies/Women's Studies
Faculty of Arts
University of Manitoba
Position start date: July 1, 2008 or soon thereafter
Closing date for applications: February 12, 2008
Position number: 07061
Rank: Assistant Professor
SalaryRange: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Native Studies/Women's Studies
Faculty of Arts
University of Manitoba
The Faculty of Arts at The University of Manitoba is searching for a
candidate for a joint position in the Department of Native Studies and
the Women?s Studies Program. The Advisory Committee invites
applications for a full-time tenure track appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor with a specialization in Humanities-based research
related to Indigenous Women. The appointment will begin on July 1,
2008 or soon thereafter. Position Number 07061.
Candidates must hold a PhD (completed or near completion) in Native
Studies, Women's Studies, Cultural Studies or a related discipline. We
are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in
critical race theory, Indigenous knowledge, and/or feminist knowledge.
We are very interested in hearing from applicants who have a focus on
film and/or art. Applicants must have an active program of research
and a record of publications in their field as well as demonstrated
excellence in university teaching. Candidates are expected to have
specific expertise to enhance scholarship, teaching, and community
outreach at the intersection of Women?s Studies and Native Studies.
The Department of Native Studies has developed a specialization in
Indigenous Humanities. The Department has 6 full-time faculty members
and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs (including an
upcoming PhD program.) Please visit our website:

The Women?s Studies Program has 4.3 faculty members as well as a
postdoctoral fellow and offers major, minor and honours degree
programs.Please visit our
website:
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research relevant
to both departments and will be required to teach courses in both
departments at all levels, supervise graduate students and honours
students, as well as be involved in University service and community
outreach.
Short-listed candidates for the position will be expected to present a
scholarly paper based on their research to the University and
community. They will be asked to submit a teaching dossier and meet
with the Advisory committee to discuss teaching, research and service.
The University of Manitoba is the province?s largest, most
comprehensive research-intensive post-secondary educational
institution. The Faculty of Arts is home to a wide range of research
centres and institutes including the new Centre for Creative Writing
and Oral Culture and the Centre for Globalization and Cultural Studies
( with which the successful candidate
may choose to affiliate. Further the Faculty has an active Film
Studies program where Guy Maddin is filmmaker in residence.
Applicants may be interested in learning more about the School of Art,
one of the oldest degree-granting art schools in Canada, and the
associated Gallery One One One:

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Winnipeg has a great deal to offer, both culturally and
recreationally, with a number of professional arts groups and
opportunities for all types of outdoor activities in all seasons.
Learn more about Winnipeg at:
Further, Winnipeg is a major centre for Aboriginal cultural activities
and feminist cultural activities which include the Aboriginal Film
Festival, Urban Shaman Gallery, APTN, FemFest, Mentoring Artists for
Women?s Art (MAWA), as well as the National Screen Institute and the
Winnipeg Film Group.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified
women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal
peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will
be given priority. People of all sexual orientations and genders, and
others who may contribute to the further diversification of the
University, are also encouraged to apply.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Confidential applications and nominations should include a curriculum
vitae, one sample of scholarly writing (40 pages max.) as well as
three confidential letters of reference which must be received
directly from the applicant?s referees no later than February 12,
2008.
All materials should be sent to:
Dr. Janice Ristock, Chair
Native Studies and Women?s Studies Search Committee
Faculty of Arts
University of Manitoba
307 Fletcher Argue Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled
in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act (Manitoba).