Assistant Teaching Professor

Limited Term Appointment in Indigenous Language Reclamation Revitalization and Maintenance
Start Date: 1 January 2026
Preferential Hire

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Department of Indigenous Education at the University of Victoria invites applications for a limited term appointment for Assistant Teaching Professor, Indigenous Language Reclamation Revitalization and Maintenance, to commence January 1, 2026. In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to [members of the following groups: Indigenous peoples. Candidates from this group, who wish to qualify for preferential consideration, must self-identify.

The successful applicant will join a collegial department led by Indigenous faculty and supported by dedicated staff. Our team is committed to working with Indigenous communities and campus partners to develop high quality and responsive educational programs and research.

We are seeking an Indigenous scholar who is able to teach courses and work with/supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students in Indigenous Language Revitalization, reclamation and maintenance. In addition, and more specifically, during this appointment, the successful candidate will work closely with the manager of Indigenous Language programs in the Faculty of Education in planning and coordinating off-campus Indigenous language programs offered by the Faculty of Education. This will include developing & maintaining relations with Indigenous community partners and may include coordinating program delivery, recruitment of instructors and course writers, liaising with and developing partnerships with other academic institutions, provincial regulatory bodies, key community stakeholders, as well as departments within and external to the Faculty of Education. Teaching duties will vary depending on need and capacity and may include workshop facilitation for ILR learners and instructors, teaching and developing curriculum as required, program visioning & enactment, practicum supervision, and organizing and facilitating ILR methodology workshops, mentoring instructors.

The candidate will have the opportunity to shape and develop ILR programs and courses in our Faculty, in partnership with the ILR programs manager and relevant community stakeholders, as well as participate in and lead initiatives to integrate Indigenous knowledge into all academic areas within the Faculty and across the University. We anticipate an individual with the ability to contribute strongly to the profile of the Department and its teaching and administrative functions.

The priorities of the department and the ILR programming focus as much as possible on local languages, across Vancouver Island and neighboring territories, and therefore the successful candidate will have working knowledge and deep understanding that reflect this priority.

The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $114,000 - $141,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements

The Department is interested in candidates who have:

• Scholarly expertise in the area of Indigenous Language Revitalization, Reclamation and/or Maintenance with a Ph.D. or Master’s in Education.
• Preferred specializations include Indigenous language proficiency building including teaching and learning methods and strategies, language planning, and Indigenous language policy analysis and development
• Applied knowledge of Indigenous pedagogies and methodologies
• Commitment to collegiality and collaborative, community-engaged scholarship and teaching
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to articulate the impact of settler colonialism on Indigenous languages in Canadian and/or global contexts
• Contributions to decolonization and Indigenous community resurgence

In addition, the following qualifications would be considered assets:

• Leadership experience in Indigenous language revitalization
• Successful teaching and mentorship experience in undergraduate and graduate settings
• Experience with curriculum development
• Experience writing grants and writing funding proposals
• Creating and managing budgets for specific programming
• Willingness to travel to communities to meet with community partners and students
• Indigenous ancestry with lived experience in Indigenous communities, cultures and traditions
• Commitment to learning, speaking and teaching an Indigenous language

Related links

Information about the Department of Indigenous Education and its programs can be found on the Department's website at https://www.uvic.ca/education/future/indigenous/

Additional information

The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) is drafting a policy and developing a process to affirm declarations of Indigenous identity, citizenship and membership at UVic where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. While the forthcoming policy can not be retroactively applied to this opportunity, the successful candidate(s) will be required to complete the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) process should they apply for, or access, future opportunities resulting in material gain.

For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit our website at: https://www.uvic.ca/ovpi/ways-of-knowing/policies-and-guidelines/indigenous-citizenship-declaration-icd/index.php  and please feel free to reach out to vpiicd@uvic.ca if you have specific question or concerns

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Contact information

Please include the following in your application package:

• A letter outlining your interest in and contributions to the position
• A curriculum vitae
• A teaching dossier including sample course syllabi and copies of teaching evaluations
• Names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees, one of which should be from an Indigenous community leader, Indigenous government or Indigenous organization representative

Contact information
For questions regarding the position, please contact Jean-Paul Restoule, Chair of the Department of Indigenous Education via email (iedchair@uvic.ca) or phone (250-721-7826).

Please send applications (electronic only, in pdf or Word) to:
Dr. Jean-Paul Restoule
Chair, Department of Indigenous Education
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2
Canada
(250) 721-7826

iedchair@uvic.ca

Please note that reference and back checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

Application deadline

Open until filled.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025.

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups and in particular we are seeking for this Limited Hire candidates who are Indigenous.

Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca . Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.