Contract Academic Position Details

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NOTE: Course offerings are subject to budgetary approval


Posting Reference: INDG 1002 SJ01A


Course Information

Course Prefix: INDG Course Number: 1002
Course Section: SJ01A Course Name: Intro to Indigenous Studies
Term: Fall Campus:Saint John
Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: History and Politics, Department of
Position Start Date: 2025-09-01 Position End Date: 2025-12-21
Posting Date: 2025-05-26 Application Deadline: 2024-06-22
Applications to be submitted via: email email histpols@unb.ca
Requested By: Dr. JP Lewis, Chair


Class Details

Days: M,W,F Time: 9:30 AM -10:20 AM
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: 7193


Curriculum Context

Lower-level INDG offering



Course Description

A multidisciplinary approach to the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples focusing on interactions with European settlers. Emphasizes the myriad challenges faced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples within the historical and contemporary contexts of European colonialism in North America. Focus is also on decolonization as it pertains to governance and territorial rights, health and community, and language and education.



Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field and undergraduate teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D.



Additional Notes

This course is subject to minimum enrolment, final budgetary approval, and instruction hour changes to meet minimum contact hours.

All applicants must submit a CV and letter of application expressing interest and letters of reference if possible.

Applications must be submitted by email as specified.

Applicants can access the Collective Agreement at the following link:https://www.unb.ca/hr/labourrelations/index.html



Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada