Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track - History & Philosophy of Indigenous Education

University of Saskatchewan

Indigenous Assistant Professor (History & Philosophy of Indigenous Education)

The University and College of Education is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Indigenous History and Philosophy of Education

The Department of Educational Foundations, College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan is seeking an Indigenous teacher-scholar from Turtle Island with expertise in Indigenous history and philosophy of education to complement our offerings related to reconciliation, decolonization, equity, diversity and inclusion. Expertise grounded in interdisciplinarity, Indigenous research methodologies and languages, place-based, and sustainability education would be an asset.

The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in formal or community education settings and will employ experiential pedagogies. A social justice stance built on reconciliation, Indigenous theories and practices and anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices, is core to this position. Preference will be given to candidates who have education and research relating to the theories, perspectives, and practices of Indigenous education, history and philosophy of education, as well as community engagement experience. All faculty will conduct research, scholarly, and/or artistic work and contribute to collegial processes in the College of Education and the University of Saskatchewan.

The candidate will have completed, or near completion, a doctoral degree in an appropriate specialization. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to social justice and Indigenous pedagogies, relevant post-secondary teaching experience (K to 12 experience would also be an asset), a strong research agenda with potential for external funding success, alignment with Indigenous history and philosophy of education, Indigenous knowledge systems, reconciliation initiatives and the ability to work across disciplines with commitment to working collaboratively with Indigenous communities and incorporating Indigenous worldviews in research and teaching practices.

Educational Foundations plays a crucial role in the holistic development of pre-service and in-service teachers who are or will become members of the province’s professional teaching force, including in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Furthermore, we continue to take action toward reconciliation and equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization through programming initiatives while we continue to demonstrate excellence in research through Tri-Council success, publications, and other forms of knowledge mobilization. Within the College of Education, the Department of Educational Foundations fosters innovation and collaboration through teaching, learning, discovery, and transformative pedagogy. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities, and connect faculty and students to local, national, and international contexts, while respecting the best traditions and meeting the highest standards of Canada's world-class research-intensive universities.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000. The College of Education offers B.Ed., M.Ed., MILBE, EdD, and Ph.D. programs. Further information about Department of Educational Foundations can be found at: https://education.usask.ca/departments/efdt.php
The Educational Foundations Department is committed to the University Plan 2025: https://plan.usask.ca

Salary band for this position: Assistant Professor $110,489 to $131,909.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit the following, via email, to:
• a cover letter
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• a research statement
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• and three letters of reference (at least two academic)

Dr. Lynn Lemisko
Department Head, Educational Foundations
College of Education
3104 – 28 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1
Email: isabel.bacalao@usask.ca

Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2025. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2025.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. The University of Saskatchewan recognizes the Jay Treaty.

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments by supporting UNDRIP, by responding to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and by working toward Indigenous language revitalization. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Short-listed candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.