The Department of Aboriginal Education, located within the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University invites applications, for two Tenure-Track faculty positions, to commence August 1, 2006.
The successful candidate will be an Aboriginal scholar, with a PhD or near completion (ABD), and an established record of scholarship in Aboriginal education. Your academic and community-based experience will be necessary to fulfill our vision. You will have in-depth knowledge and experience with Aboriginal communities, education structures, and post-secondary needs. Your ability to speak an Aboriginal language will be an asset.
For more information about the Department of Aboriginal Education and these positions, please visit the Faculty website at: http://education.lakeheadu.ca/, or contact Dr. Stelómethet Ethel B. Gardner. Chair, Department of Aboriginal Education, (807) 766-7195, email: ethel.gardner@lakeheadu.ca.
The screening of applicants will begin June 15th and will continue until the positions are filled. Please send your curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints of publications and the names and contact information for at least three references, to:
Dr. Laurie Hayes
Vice-President (Academic) and Provost
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada,
P7B 5E1
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to employment quality, welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified applicants including Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.