Faculty Position, Indigenous Governance Program

The Indigenous Governance Degree program at Yukon University is a unique program, which is co-produced with Yukon First Nations and builds on the Yukon First Nations' achievements with modern treaties, self-government agreements and relations with municipal, territorial, and federal governments.  Faculty members in the program teach courses, mentor students, conduct research and contribute professionally to the development of public awareness of Indigenous governance and administration in the Yukon and beyond.

Yukon University is committed to recruiting and supporting Yukon Indigenous people to serve in these and other positions at the university.  First Nations individuals with strong ties to their community, having a deep interest in Indigenous governance and a desire to teach and do research at the first university in Canada north of the 60th parallel, are encouraged to apply. 

This position is primarily responsible for developing and instructing courses, carrying out scholarly activities, and serving the university and/or their scholarly communities.  The IGD program prioritizes and Indigenous ways of knowing and learning, and we are searching for a faculty member who can contribute to the continuous co-creation of our unique program.

Candidates should have a PhD (or ABD) in Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Management, Political Science or other relevant field.  University teaching experience and curriculum development is highly desirable.

In accordance with Yukon University’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, we are looking for a scholar with a focus on Indigenous self-determination, Indigeneity, and/or Indigenous resurgence, or any topic that directly contributes to these areas.

In your application, please include

• A cover letter
• CV
• Statement of scholarly interests and relevance to 2022-2027 Strategic Plan
• Teaching philosophy and interests, and relevance to 2022-2027 Strategic Plan
• Evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (may include teaching evaluations, teaching dossier).

Letters of recommendation are not required for this position. The successful candidate will be asked to provide references to confirm their qualifications and experience.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.  Yukon First Nations people with a combination of education, First Nations governance experience, and cultural knowledge are strongly encouraged to apply.  Consideration may be given to candidates with an acceptable combination of experience (as noted above) and some post-secondary education.

For additional information please contact:

Ken Coates, Chair IGD and FNGPA

Email: kcoates@yukonu.ca