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In affirmation of the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics (TRU Gaglardi) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is committed to inclusivity and moving decisively with our Indigenizing initiatives. The Department of Economics welcomes applications for a tenure-track position in the broad area of Indigenous Economics. Fields of interest may include First Nations Economic Development; Land, Resource and Environmental Management; Sustainability; Tax Administration; Infrastructure Management; etc. The appointment may be in either the research, teaching, and service (tripartite) stream or in the teaching and service (bipartite) stream, and the rank is open and may be at the assistant, associate or professor level. The preferred starting date is July 1, 2023.
A key priority of this position is the development and delivery of educational programs and/or community-based research that supports Indigenous People in building capacity for their communities. In addition, the successful candidate will have opportunities to teach and/or contribute to undergraduate courses in areas such as Indigenous economics and graduate courses within the Department's Masters-level programs in Environmental Economics and Management and the School's MBA program. The external service and community commitments associated with the position are recognized as a priority. Providing leadership in Indigenization and guidance to Indigenous students is especially desirable. Similarly, cross-disciplinary, or interdisciplinary capabilities within and beyond TRU Gaglardi would be an asset.
Qualifications
Applicants should have an appropriate mix of academic, Indigenous-community, and professional credentials and experience. While an earned doctorate in Economics or a related disciplinary or interdisciplinary field would be an asset, we also welcome other highly qualified applicants with greater emphasis on community and/or professional accomplishments. Connections and experience working within Indigenous communities in Canada is a requirement. Teaching experience is also valuable with evidence of strong teaching skills.
applicants
In recognition of the mandate of this position in Indigenous economics, qualified candidates who identify as Indigenous or Indigenous allies and who do work within Indigenous communities are encouraged to apply.
TRU is committed to building and fostering an inclusive environment and increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome applications from persons with accessibility needs and from persons of any sexual and gender identity. The position is open to qualified internal and external applicants. As per Canadian immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
application process
Assessment of applications will begin on March 31, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Indigenous community-based letters of reference
- Statement of community-based educational work and/or research interests
- Examples of community-based work including instructional resources, reports, conference papers, publications, etc.
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Teaching evaluations if applicable
Short-listed applicants will be requested to provide
- At least three academic references or letters of reference
- A copy of transcripts at the time of an interview or preferably before
APPLication procedure
Applications can be made online at the following link: https://www.click2apply.net/gJWZWrspEW1kpcd4MflQxy
Inquiries can be directed to the attention of: Dr. Jim Gaisford, Professor and Chair, Department of Economics, Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8
Email: jgaisford@tru.ca
further information:
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