Assistant Professor Tenure Track (Indigenous Literature)

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Indigenous Literatures. This position centers on the critical historical and theoretical study of Indigenous literatures oralities and textual production across Turtle Island/North America emphasizing First Nations Métis Inuit or Native American literary traditions. The successful applicant will deliver undergraduate and graduate coursework focused on literary critique scholarship and Indigenous methodologies. This appointment is at the level of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1 2027.

About the Department

Located on the traditional territory of Treaty Six and Region 4 of the Métis Nation of Alberta the Department of English and Film Studies has a more than 100-year history of research and teaching and we are excited to have a new colleague join us. We offer degree programs at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels with courses in English Film Studies Creative Writing Research Creation and Writing Studies. The department is committed to an equitable diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly welcome applications from women; First Nations Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Teaching: 4 courses per year. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research leading to publication and external grants graduate supervision and service.

• Have a PhD in English or a closely related field. ABD will be considered if there is clear indication that the PhD will be completed by July 1 2027.
• Demonstrate a record of or potential for high- quality research.
• Demonstrate a record of or potential for strong teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrate potential for service to the department and university community.
• Have experience with diverse students and a record of welcoming a diverse student body.

Application Instructions

To have your application considered please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:

• Cover Letter (2-3 pages) that addresses teaching research service and demonstrated commitment to the principles of Access Community Belonging otherwise known as EDI.
• CV including the names of three referees; letters of reference will only be requested for selected candidates. Referees should be prepared to send their letters by late November.
• A writing sample (15-25 MS pages double spaced). This may be published work work under consideration or an excerpt from your dissertation.

A teaching dossier will only be requested of selected candidates at a later date.

To ensure full consideration all materials should be received by November 6 2026 when review of applications will begin. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Specific questions about this position can be addressed to Jill Ehnenn Chair Department of English and Film Studies at with Indigenous Lit job search as the subject line.

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor including a comprehensivebenefits package.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed bySchedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

Working at the University of Alberta and Living in Edmonton

Edmonton and the University of Alberta are situated on Treaty 6 territory homeland of the Métis and traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples including Cree Saulteaux Blackfoot Dene and Nakota Sioux. Founded in 1908 the University of Alberta is one of Canadas largest and most-respected research universities. It serves over 41000 students in more than 200 undergraduate and 500 graduate and professional 2022 the Universitys Indigenous
Strategic Plan was implemented reflecting an important step in our institutions commitment to reconciliation in post-secondary education and research addressing the historical legacy of the residential school system and Canadas colonial history. The Universitys principles and actions and its Access Community Belonging (ACB) Strategic Plan are underpinned by respect for the dignity rights and full participation of all those who live work and learn within the university.

The Faculty of Arts is the oldest and most diverse faculty on campus and is one of the largest research and teaching centres in Western Canada.

With a metropolitan area population of approximately 1.5 million people Edmonton has a thriving cultural scene including music visual arts theatre festivals and dining and boasts the largest system of urban parkland in North America. It has the second largest Indigenous population and the fourth largest Black population of any Canadian city. It has a large population of people of South Asian background. The Edmonton public school system offers bilingual education for children in Hebrew French German Spanish Arabic Chinese Ukrainian and American Sign Language. For more information about the University of Alberta and Edmonton please visit and .