CIRCLE director search
April 15, 2025
Director, Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE)
The Vice-President Research and Innovation invites interested candidates for the position of Director of the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE) for a five-year term starting on July 1, 2025.
Situated on the territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱ SÁNEĆ people at the ³Ô¹ÏÍø, the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE) is a research centre dedicated to promoting and engaging in research with Indigenous Peoples. Through meaningful engagement with communities and organizations in British Columbia, across Canada, and internationally, CIRCLE seeks to promote, facilitate and lead relevant and ethical research that improves Indigenous peoples' well-being. We bring together diverse academic and community members to support inclusive mentorship, community-led research training and knowledge sharing driven by, and for the benefit of Indigenous Nations and Peoples. More information about CIRCLE, including the results of 2024 visioning consultations, are available on the CIRCLE website.
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱ SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Qualifications
- Regular faculty member at UVic
- Leadership experience with multifaceted projects and/or teams
- Demonstrated track record of achievement in Indigenous research
Submission Requirements
- Cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the expectations for the role (max 3 pg)
- CV
- Contact information for three references