Assistant Professor, Indigenous Data Science

Description

In the spring of 2016, UCalgary set out to build the Indigenous Strategy (ii'taa'poh'to'p) by gathering stories and perspectives from Traditional Knowledge Keepers, cultural advisors, agencies, and communities. The strategy was adopted in November 2017 with a foundation in transformation, renewal, and shared ethical space. It includes 27 recommendations that address ways of knowing, doing, connecting and being, touching on all aspects of the university. The university is enacting the strategy's directions through an Elders/UCalgary leadership Circle of Advisors, the UCalgary ii'taa'poh'to'p Guiding Circle and its seven Working Circles, and the Circle of Indigenous Scholars, as well as several other faculty and unit-based committees and action plans.

Ii'taa'poh'to'p (link) guides UCalgary on its path of transformation and communicates its commitment and responsibility for truth and reconciliation. The strategy is and will remain a living document within the institution, whereby progress will be monitored, and content and direction will be renewed through a process of evaluation and evolution.

The diversity of our scholars and staff are reflective of UCalgary's commitment to ensure that all have a rightful place to learn and to grow. Our values underpin this commitment, through our teaching, research, and community outreach, to serve individuals and communities to flourish and thrive.

The University of Calgary is committed to Indigenous Engagement, systemic change, and walking a parallel path together with Indigenous partners, and is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor, Indigenous Data Science, in the Faculty of Science. This hire is open to candidates from all areas of Data Science. There is no specific target area, and applicants with expertise in any subfield of the discipline will be encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor

The Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary is seeking applicants for a faculty position in Indigenous Data Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is an open disciplinary search, meaning any candidate with research, scholarship, and teaching expertise centering on Indigenous ways of knowing related to Data Science is welcome to apply.

Data Science is a new and emerging discipline. At the University of Calgary, programs and research in this area represent an interdisciplinary collaboration between the departments of Computer Science and Mathematics (Faculty of Science), and other departments and faculties on campus that use Data Science such as Medicine, Biology, Ecology, Business, and Economics, to name a few. The University's goal in hiring for this unique position is to explore new innovations in Indigenous Data Science, including Indigenous Data and Information Governance (such as OCAP), and/or Indigenous Ways of Knowing within teaching and research programs in the Faculty of Science.

An Indigenous scholar that accepts this Assistant Professor (Research and Teaching) Indigenous Data Science position will:

1. Establish and maintain programs and practices that center around, or are driven by, Indigenous peoples and ways of knowing in this new and emerging field. Candidates should demonstrate competency in Indigenous pedagogies and working with Indigenous learners, and conduct research or scholarship informed by Indigenous methodologies, which may include community-driven research or scholarship and/or research or scholarship informed by Indigenous knowledges and intellectual traditions. Additionally, candidates will supervise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provide service to their home department, the Faculty of Science, and the Data Science community and programs.

2. Ideally hold a PhD in a topic related to Data Science and display potential for leading an innovative and impactful research program. The appointee's proposed research or scholarship program or teaching practice may be disciplinary or transdisciplinary. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to Indigenous knowledges, approaches and histories, and a record of engagement and/or lived experience with Indigenous communities and organizations in Canada. Familiarity with Treaty 7 and Métis Nation Districts 5 and 6 in Alberta will be considered an asset.

3. Provide evidence of a record of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate will have experience in engagement with Indigenous learners and Indigenous ways of knowing and engagement with, or connections to, Indigenous communities. The candidate will eventually be expected to provide examples of research or scholarship with a focus centering on Indigenous peoples or Indigenous ways of knowing related to Data Science.

To Apply

To explore this opportunity further, please send an email with the subject link "Indigenous Data Science" to [email protected].

Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.

Application Deadline: February 13, 2025

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning, and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences, and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.