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Full Professor Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) - Indigenous Health and Well-Being  |  Posted Jan 31, 2025

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) invites applications for full time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Professor and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Health and Well-Being with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026. This position is contingent upon the successful candidate receiving a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair prior to their appointment start date. This opportunity is open to applicants who do not hold a continuing faculty position at ´óÏó´«Ã½. The applicant’s research area should primarily align with the mandate of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). However, applicants with research profiles aligned with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), or the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) as outlined in the will also be considered if their research focus is on Indigenous health and well-being.

This CRC appointment opportunity is intended for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in Indigenous Health research. Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be full Professors. Associate Professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor rank within one or two years of the nomination may be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor rank.

Alternatively, if they come from outside the academic sector, applicants must possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these ranks. Since qualifications will vary, a conversation with Dr. John O’Neil, Search Committee Chair, is advised before applying (Please contact Pathways to set up an appointment: Applications@PathwaysExecutiveSearch.com). For more information about eligibility and requirements for appointment at each rank, please see ´óÏó´«Ã½FA/´óÏó´«Ã½ Collective Agreement Article 28 and the Faculty’s Tenure and Promotion Criteria. 

The Successful Applicant

We seek a scholar whose program of research integrates Indigenous perspectives and methodologies to better understand the determinants of Indigenous peoples’ health and well-being. The successful applicant will have established partnership/partnerships with Indigenous Nations, communities, and/or organizations, ideally in British Columbia (BC), but also in Canada and globally.

The ideal applicant will be expected to engage in research on Indigenous health and well-being in collaboration with local, national, and global partners. In BC there will be an opportunity to partner with the BC First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). FNHA is the health and wellness partner to over 200 diverse First Nations communities and citizens across BC, and has a Research Affiliation Agreement with ´óÏó´«Ã½. The candidate will help FHS support and enforce reciprocal recognition and respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities. A reduced teaching load (50%) will be provided during the term of the Tier 1 Chair, and the successful applicant will be expected to actively contribute to teaching in Indigenous health, as well as mentoring junior faculty, and supervising graduate students.

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How to Apply

Applicants should provide: 

• A cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements, including how you would contribute positively to ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to which rank you are applying for;
• An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae (include details of research and teaching, scholarly record, funding, and list of collaborations/partnerships);
• Two examples of scholarly work (i.e., refereed published or alternative forms of knowledge mobilization);
• A teaching portfolio including a two-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including experience with and understanding of inclusive teaching and diverse student needs, as well as other evidence of teaching strengths;
• The names and email addresses of five (5) referees, two of whom should be able to discuss research and teaching capabilities. While academic references are preferred, we also encourage 1-2 references from Indigenous community partners, and
• Complete the administered by the Equity Office. Candidates who do not complete the Applicant Demographic Survey will not be considered for this position.

´óÏó´«Ã½ recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career. ´óÏó´«Ã½ also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and nontraditional areas of research and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

All applications should be submitted in a single PDF named "[Last name]-[First name]-Tier1-IndigenousHealth" to:

Ms. Laurie Sterritt
Managing Partner,
Pathways Executive Search

Email: Applications@PathwaysExecutiveSearch.com

Applications received by March 31, 2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible. If you require accommodations, please contact edi@sfu.ca. Any general inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to Ms. Laurie Sterritt as above.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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