30.1085, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Language Documentation; Writing Systems: Chair of Department, The University of British Columbia

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Subject: 30.1085, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Language Documentation; Writing Systems: Chair of Department, The University of British Columbia

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Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:57:43
From: Vicki Ferguson [vicki.ferguson at ubc.ca]
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Language Documentation; Writing Systems: Chair of Department, The University of British Columbia, Canada

 
University or Organization: The University of British Columbia 
Department: Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies
Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Web Address: https://cis.arts.ubc.ca/
Job Title: Director, Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies (CIS)
Job Rank: Chair of Department

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Language Documentation; Writing Systems; Indigenous/Endangered Languages


Description:

The Faculty of Arts at UBC – Vancouver campus invites applications from
experienced research scholars, arts practitioners, and academic leaders for
the position of Director of the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies
(CIS), with an anticipated start date as early as July 2019. 

The Directorship appointment is expected to be for a five-year term, with the
possibility for reappointment. There is potential for cross-appointment with
other academic units, but primary teaching and service responsibilities will
be within the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies.

We seek applicants who have a PhD or a terminal degree in their fields, a
distinguished record of research publications and/or creative and professional
activities commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor rank or
higher, a demonstrated record of high quality undergraduate and graduate
teaching, and the necessary skills and experience that demonstrate potential
for leadership in an academic setting. Prior administrative experience in a
leadership role will be an asset. An appreciation of the foundational
relationship between UBC’s Vancouver campus and the Musqueam community is
essential; candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their prior experience
in building and maintaining trusting engagement and open communication with
Indigenous communities and organizations. 

We encourage applicants with a demonstrated commitment to supporting and
advancing areas of research and transformative teaching represented in the
Institute, including Indigenous philosophies, politics, policy and social
change; ethical research practices; applied linguistics; language
revitalization; community-engaged and land-based learning; gender and
sexuality; geography; law and justice; Indigenous histories; Pacific
Indigeneity; Indigenous new media; literature and the arts. These are current
areas of strength, but we are eager to build on and expand our range of
disciplinary contributions, and we encourage scholars in other research and
teaching areas to apply.

The successful applicant will be a creative, effective, and collaborative
leader who supports robust interdisciplinary research and teaching rooted in
serious scholarly engagement with communities, community requests, and
concerns, and who fosters an environment of respectful inclusion for students,
staff, faculty, and community partners alike. The Institute Director’s
responsibilities will include outreach to Indigenous communities and
organizations, recruiting, evaluating, and retaining faculty, developing
Institute-wide initiatives and enhancing broader Faculty and University
initiatives, maintaining respectful relationships with our Musqueam hosts and
other Indigenous communities, and overseeing the community well-being,
educational programs, research initiatives, and the financial health of the
unit. 

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to Laurie Sterritt by March
26, 2019 via email to the application email provided below with the following
components: 
- A letter of application; 
- A curriculum vitae;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness; and 
- 5 statements (no longer than 1 page each) summarizing their research
program, experience in respectful and community-centred administrative
leadership, teaching philosophy/practice and ability to work with a diverse
student body committed to decolonization, Indigenous community engagement, and
potential contributions to the Institute.



Application Deadline: 26-Mar-2019 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: laurie at leadersinternational.com 
Contact Information:
	Laurie Sterritt 
	Email: laurie at leadersinternational.com 


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