Job posting: Assistant Professor in Indigenous Information Studies at UBC iSchool
Julia Bullard
The University of British Columbia’s School of Information welcomes all eligible candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Information Studies. The position is expected to commence as early as July 1, 2024.
We seek an innovative scholar and educator, with direct experience contributing to Indigenous information initiatives, to join our faculty. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Library & Information Studies, Indigenous studies, or a cognate area (e.g., Media Studies, Data Science, Human Geography, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design). Verifiable experience working on Indigenous-led information projects or programs (e.g., Indigenous data sovereignty; Indigenous/Tribal Librarianship; First Nations, Inuit, or Métis language stewardship; or repatriation initiatives), is required. The position will require subject expertise intertwined with the capacity to enliven this knowledge within classroom contexts. The holder of this position must be able to work with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, who align with a multiplicity of knowledge traditions, and share an interest in learning about and contributing to Indigenous Information Studies.
Deadline for applications is April 15th, 2024.
For more information about the job posting including the application process, please visit the UBC School of Information website.