Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies

Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Yukon University School of Liberal Arts
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Whitehorse, Yukon

Employment opportunity number: 25.02

Closing date: February 9, 2025

Description of Services/Duties
The School of Liberal Arts at Yukon University invites highly qualified applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor (or higher) in Interdisciplinary Studies and/or Northern and Circumpolar Studies. We are interested in interdisciplinary expertise that may include but is not limited to English literature and composition, economics, environmental studies, history, human geography, philosophy, and political science. This is a permanent position commencing 1 July 2025.

The School of Liberal Arts is developing a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with major options in Liberal Arts and Northern and Circumpolar Studies. The successful candidate will be at the heart of this project, playing a key role at all stages of program development in addition to providing high-quality learning experiences to students and engaging in research and scholarly activities relevant to the North.

Candidate Qualifications
• PhD in a relevant field;
• Previous postsecondary teaching experience with demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching;
• Willingness to work in, develop and teach interdisciplinary courses and programs;
• Ability to make classroom and community-learning connections with Yukon First Nations and Northern Indigenous ways of knowing;
• Evidence of scholarly and/or creative activity (see Scholarly Activity at YukonU), preferably in partnership with Indigenous, northern, or rural/remote communities;
• Potential to generate externally funded research with demonstrated ability to incorporate undergraduates into your research program; and
• Demonstrated commitment to institutional service in the university context or through community engagement.

Prior experience in any of the following areas will be considered assets:
• Mentoring emerging faculty;
• Working with Indigenous students and students in remote communities;
• Working in pluralistic communities;
• Teaching in an interdisciplinary context;
• Experiential education and community-engaged learning;
• Teaching online and distance-education technologies; and
• Developing curriculum and programs and conducting program assessments.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), and a statement of research interests.
Shortlisted candidates may also be asked to provide evidence of their history of community engagement through examples of previous collaboration, and/or letters of support from an Indigenous Community.

About Yukon University
In 2024-25, Yukon University is at an exciting stage in its evolution. Its Strategic and Academic plans, and recently adopted Reconciliation Framework (see link on YU website for more information under « Institutional publications, plans and reports | Yukon University »), commit us to provide Yukoners and northerners with expanded and expanding post-secondary education options close to home. Together we thrive on 13 campuses across the territory.

Yukon University is a publicly funded post-secondary institution, situated on the traditional territories of all 14 Yukon First Nations, serving Canada’s North and has been responding to and leading change in the Yukon for six decades. As Canada’s first university North of 60, we are committed to continuing to respond to the needs of a growing population through skilled trades training, certificates, diplomas and degrees alongside continuing education and lifelong learning. Our vision is to become a thriving learning and research community leading Canada’s North. Yukon University welcomes students from across Canada, the Circumpolar North and the world.

Diversity
Yukon University and the School of Liberal Arts is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our staff and faculty enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

Hiring Policies
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Further, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.
• Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All Yukon University positions are subject to budgetary approval
• We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact hr@yukonu.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

To Apply
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter, documents and resume to:
Email: hr@yukonu.ca
Human Resource Services Yukon University, Box 2799 Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4