Lakehead University - Chair, Department of Aboriginal Education

[John O'Meara]

Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is searching for a Chair
of the Department of Lakehead Aboriginal Education, in the Faculty of
Education. Please pass this position description on on to anyone who might
be interested.

Thanks.

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The Faculty of Education at Lakehead University invites applications for the
position of Chair of Aboriginal Education. A mutually acceptable starting
date after August 1, 2010 can be negotiated.

The successful candidate will be an Aboriginal scholar who will provide
leadership for the Department of Aboriginal Education, and who will be
responsible for existing Aboriginal programs within the Faculty of
Education: the Native Language Instructors’ Program and both on-campus and
off-campus Native Teacher Education Programs.  The Coordinators of these
programs report to the Chair. The successful candidate will work closely
with other departments within the Faculty of Education, and will play a
significant role in the recruitment and retention of students in Aboriginal
programs. The successful candidate will be able to work in the University
environment, including with the Aboriginal Management Council, which
provides oversight for Aboriginal programming across the University. The
successful candidate also will be able to work with partners outside the
University, including Aboriginal organizations, individual communities, and
government organizations. Responsibilities will also include teaching in
undergraduate and graduate programs, supervision of graduate students, and
continued research productivity.

A completed PhD is required as is an established record of scholarship in
Aboriginal education. Experience in the K-12 school system or equivalent is
preferred. Ability to speak an aboriginal language would be an asset.
Candidates must have the necessary qualifications to be appointed as a
tenured professor at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Preference
will be given to those of Aboriginal descent.

The Faculty of Education has 33 full-time faculty members and offers
Pre-Service, Native Teacher Education, Native Language Instruction,
Continuing Education, MEd and PhD programs. The University’s Strategic Plan
reflects the University’s commitment to Aboriginal students. The University
has a significant number of Aboriginal students, and a wide variety of
Aboriginal programs.

For further information, please contact Dr. John O’Meara, Dean of the
Faculty of Education, at (807) 343-8054 or jomeara at lakeheadu.ca. Detailed
information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on the
Faculty of Education website athttp://education.lakeheadu.ca

Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2010, and continue until the
position is filled.

Applicants should submit in both hard copy and pdf: a curriculum vitae, a
statement of their teaching and research interests (including course
outlines and teaching evaluations from previously-taught courses), copies of
publications, and the names of three referees to:

Dr. Laurie S. Hayes
Vice-President (Academic) and Provost
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON  P7B 5E1
Email: vpacademic at lakeheadu.ca

 A completed Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany
your package. This form is available on our website at
http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf

Lakehead University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Dr. John O'Meara
Professor and Dean
Faculty of Education
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1
Telephone: 807-343-8054; Cell 807-472-4228; Fax 807-346-7918
Web Site: http://education.lakeheadu.ca/
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