Tier 2 Research Chair; CRC in Indigenous Education—Language Revitalization and Pedagogy

Candidate Qualifications

As a Tier 2 CRC, the candidate must be an emerging scholar who self-identifies as Indigenous. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience in Indigenous education (K-12 teaching or other community‑based experience). As an up‑and‑coming world‑class researcher, they will have demonstrated influential research and strength in securing major funding. They will facilitate the training of highly qualified personnel and attract excellent students and future researchers to Trent.

Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, etc.) will have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. More information on eligibility can be found on the Canada Research Chairs website.

Applicants should electronically submit:

• A cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Three of the applicant’s most influential publications (or other research contributions);
• Evidence of policy change, pedagogical scholarship, and/or research mobilization impacting Indigenous language revitalization and pedagogy;
• A comprehensive Canada Research Chair vision statement and research plan of no longer than 5 pages, including a description on how they intend to develop externally funded strategic research projects;
• A statement no longer than 3 pages emphasizing their research mentorship experience, teaching philosophy, and their experiences in and approach to equity, diversity and inclusion, and engagement with Indigenous communities;
• 2‑3 letters of reference, including those from Indigenous communities with which the applicant has engaged in research or educational activities (These may also contribute to substantiation of Indigenous self‑identification as required below). References may be contacted later in the process with the candidate’s permission;
• A Trent University Self‑Identification Form;
• Written documentation or self‑declaration materials which provide substantiation of Indigenous identity in adherence with the Trent University Policy on Substantiation of Indigenous Identity for TUFA Faculty.

Applications should be compiled into a single PDF and emailed to Dr. Holger Hintelmann, Interim VP Research and Innovation. The closing date for applications is March 29, 2026. The anticipated start date of the position is July 1, 2027.

For more information about Trent University applicants are invited to visit the Trent University Webpage or contact Dr. Hintelmann.