Indigenous Artist, Writer or Knowledge-keeper in

2 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Casual Employee**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**2**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Casual Employee - Hourly Rate**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**On-Call**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**Open Until Filled**
- Competition ID:
**2634**

**Indigenous Artist, Writer or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence**

**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to Dean and Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts

**SUMMARY**

These residencies will support Indigenous knowledge in research and in the creation of new works in variety of fields, including but not restricted to Indigenous governance, pedagogy, sustainability, literary composition and spoken word, filmmaking, music, the visual arts (carving, weaving, painting, drawing, photography, digital media, sculpture, printmaking, etc.), performance and interdisciplinary creative practices.

All residents will be able to divide their time between their own projects and contributing to the Faculty of Arts.

The Indigenous Writer-in-Residence positions will be for 3 months. The positions will begin either in late August 2023, or in late December 2024.

Residents will be paid $7,000 per month for the duration of their residency. There will also be funding available for KPU-specific events as well as for honoraria for writers the Indigenous Writer-in-Residence may want to invite for curated readings.

**Applications should include**:

- A curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter or video that includes your statement of interest; a proposal of the project; and a description of the kind of events you would like to plan and how you see these contributing to the KPU community. (For video submissions, please provide a link to a website or Google doc).
- Please include a statement clearly indicating your availability to be present on KPU campuses (primarily the Surrey, Richmond, and/or Langley campuses) during late August to the end of November 2023 and/or late December to the end of March 2024.
- A letter of support or documentation regarding your connections to Indigenous community and/or an Indigenous organization, as well as lived experience.
- A writing sample of no more than 5 pages (if applicable)
- The names of two references.

KPU is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada Calls to Actions and to supporting Indigenous writers and their representation and visibility within KPU and its broader communities. This program will foster community engagement and will have a positive impact on both the writers and the KPU community through sharing, dialogue, creativity, and intercultural communication.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The organization and hosting of a series of events for the Faculty of Arts and KPU that may include the following: a one-day symposium; 1 craft talk; 2 public readings; 1 curated reading.
- Giving 3 guest lectures and/or readings within the Faculty of Arts.
- Consulting with writers of various abilities 2 days a week.
- Meeting regularly with the Associate Dean and/or Dean, Faculty of Arts.
- Engaging with departments, and/or faculty, staff, and student groups in the Faculty of Arts and the broader KPU community.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Relevant community-based and/or professional experience rooted in Indigenous communities, knowledge, and traditions.
- Writers should have at least one book published, or a book contract with a professional publishing house, or an equivalent major project in spoken or written text, and have been active in their creative discipline(s).
- Artists should be active in their creative discipline(s) with an established or emerging record of work as made evident through exhibitions, reviews, articles public performances, etc.
- Knowledge-keepers should have an active practice made evident through exhibitions and/or publication, community engagement, and written and/or oral research.
- Enthusiasm for engaging with writers of various abilities.
- Willingness to organize and plan events.
- Enthusiasm for consulting with artists of various abilities.

**Does this role sound like it was made for your, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
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