Part-Time Academic (INDG 3001: Indigenous Cultures & Urban Space) - Winter 2027

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for INDG 3001: Indigenous Cultures & Urban Space, an in-person class to be held on Wednesday, 1135-1425 (Winter Term 2026/2027) at the Studley Campus of Dalhousie University.

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, marking student assignments, development of course content on Brightspace, and submitting grades. In addition to course time, the instructor is required to hold two office hours per week for consultation with students. The instructor reports to the Indigenous Studies program Coordinator.

Course Description

This course will trouble the construction of urban space as settler territory. Students will examine factors shaping the development of Indigenous cultural, national, or pan-national identities in urban space through a variety of scholarly and artistic media. What forms of settler colonialism do Indigenous people confront in urban space? What social and cultural factors led to the emergence of the American Indian Movement or Idle No More? What questions are raised or answered by a photo series such as ‘Concrete Indians’?

Applicants should have:

• A completed advanced degree (e.g., PhD) or its equivalent, significant components of which (e.g., dissertation) are relevant to urban Indigenous communities.
• Training in or familiarity with issues shaping urban Indigenous experience;
• Evidence of reciprocal, trust-based relationships with urban Indigenous organizations, community hubs, youth groups, or Friendship Centres.

We would welcome:

• Lived experience as part of an urban Indigenous community.

All applications should include an updated CV/Resume and a Cover Letter detailing relevant experience.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.