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Research Assistant Position in Decolonization and Indigenization

911吃瓜 Department of History

The Department of History respectfully acknowledges the s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh (Squamish), x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), qiq茅yt (Qayqayt), q始史a:n虛茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), S蓹my谩m蓹 (Semiahmoo), and sc虛蓹wa胃蓹n (Tsawwassen) Peoples, on whose ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories 911吃瓜鈥檚 three campuses stand.  We are committed to reconciliation through decolonization and Indigenization.

We invite applications for a Research Assistant to assist our Department鈥檚 decolonization and Indigenization efforts. 

Research Assistant Tasks

路      Researching and reporting on how other history departments in North America have decolonized curricula and governance;

路      Liaising with and assisting History Department members in their individual and collective decolonization and Indigenization work;

路      Proposing books, posters, and other resources to be housed in a resource room (Burnaby campus);

路      Assist in creating a webpage of decolonization and Indigenization resources on the History Department鈥檚 website;

路      Attending meetings of the History Decolonization and Indigenization Working Group.

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

路      Knowledge of Indigenous history as demonstrated by previous coursework, research, and/or lived experience;

路      Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous cultural safety;

路      Academic research skills, as demonstrated by prior completion of similar projects;

路      Ability to work independently and productively;

路      Knowledge of 911吃瓜鈥檚 Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Web Content Manager a plus but is not required.

Rate of Pay: $30/hour.  This project is budgeted for approximately 200 hours between January 17 and April 29, 2022.

To apply, applicants should submit (1) a 1-page cover letter addressing the tasks and qualifications listed above, and (2) a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume with two references listed.  These two items should be organized in a single PDF attachment addressed to Jeremy Brown and emailed to history_chair_secretary@sfu.ca no later than January 10, 2022.