Vice-Provost Indigenous Relations
3 months ago
Dalhousie supports the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Dalhousie’s Strategic Plan 2021-2026, Si’st Kasqimtlnaqnipunqekl Teli L’wi’tmasimk/Third Century Promise, has reaffirmed our commitment to deep and meaningful partnerships and relationships with Indigenous Peoples across Canada, especially the Mi’kmaw Nation, on whose territory Dalhousie’s largest campuses reside.
Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility and requires a strong understanding about the truth of colonialism in Canada and a fundamental shift in goals, structures, policies, and behaviours. In this spirit of reconciliation and in keeping with the recommendations of Dalhousie’s Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) and the goals and initiatives identified in Dalhousie’s Indigenous Strategy, we invite applications to the new position of Vice-Provost, Indigenous Relations (VPIR).
The VPIR will report to the Provost and Vice-President Academic. The VPIR will work as a key partner to the Vice-Provost Equity & Inclusion and Vice-President People & Culture and as a senior strategic advisor to the President and Vice-Chancellor and the broader senior leadership team.
Dalhousie University commits to providing the supports and resources necessary to allow the VPIR to succeed in their role including appropriate budget and administrative resources in keeping with recommendations made in the .
The VPIR will work closely with a constellation of people and units involved in Indigenous initiatives at Dalhousie, including the Director of Indigenous Community Engagement, with senior leaders in Faculties and units across the university, and Indigenous Committees, Councils, and working groups across campus, to develop, implement, and promote high-visibility, high-impact initiatives for Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation. Through collaboration, the VPIR will continue to advance necessary and constructive change and will work to enhance the access, experience and engagement of Indigenous faculty, staff, and students at Dalhousie. It is expected that the VPIR will further shape the role based on the priorities of Indigenous Nations in Canada and Dalhousie University. This role will also continue strengthening relationships and collaborating directly with local and regional Indigenous communities served by Dalhousie.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the institutional lead for Dalhousie’s Indigenous Strategy, working collaboratively to increase institutional capacity and expertise to ensure its successful implementation, measuring and communicating progress along the way. Work with other senior leaders to coordinate, assess, enhance, and report on various Indigenous initiatives, programs, and projects across Dalhousie and serve as a coordinating and amplifying presence for the many units and people involved in Indigenous initiatives across the university. Collaborate with university leaders in consultation with the Mi’kmaq, the Wolastoqiyik, the Peskotomuhkati, and other Indigenous peoples to develop an Indigenous hiring and retention strategy and further support pathways into higher education, transition and orientation programming, student retention, and degree progression for Indigenous students. Provide leadership provincially, nationally, and internationally on behalf of Dalhousie on issues related to Indigeneity and engage Indigenous populations in the region, including urban communities, in active collaboration with the Director of Indigenous Community Engagement. In partnership with the Vice-President People & Culture and the Vice-Provost Equity & Inclusion, serve as an advocate for Indigenous faculty, staff and students, prioritizing actions that will reduce barriers and enhance engagement and experience for these groups at the university. Play a consultative leadership role concerning research conducted by and with Indigenous Peoples.Note
Required Qualifications
Be an Indigenous person, with priority given to Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqiyik, or Peskotomuhkati candidates in recognition of the territories in which Dalhousie University resides. Have a record of demonstrated leadership experience. Hold a graduate degree or other comparable combined qualifications. Possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage in difficult conversations and build consensus. Have an understanding of the various policies, statutes, and reports pertaining to Indigenous people and the post-secondary education sector and of initiatives, programs, and transformative practices in support of Indigenous education, student success, and community engagement.Assets
Demonstrate a substantial connection to the Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqey, and/or Peskotomuhkati Nations and have respectful relationships with Indigenous leaders in the region. Leadership experience within an academic context and a clear understanding of, or experience with, academic administration, processes, and procedures. Leadership experience within Indigenous community organizations. A record of mentorship or training in Indigenous knowledges and skills either at the community or institutional level. Competency in an Indigenous language. Experience working with post-secondary institutions in teaching, advising, and/or planning roles. Knowledge of Indigenous research methodologies, ethics, and experience with, plus the ability to provide guidance on policy or practice in this area. Experience working with organizational leadership, boards, and executive teams. Experience in financial and human resources management.Job Competencies
Like all senior leaders at Dalhousie, the VPIR will be expected to demonstrate the and competencies that make up the Dalhousie Competencies. Of particular interest to the committee will be the following competencies:
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