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Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” – an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
Western’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives will lead system-wide change required to advance truth and reconciliation efforts, achieve equitable outcomes for Indigenous peoples, and implement Western’s Indigenous Strategic Plan. The Office will be committed to building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities locally, provincially, nationally and internationally, and fostering an academic environment, where all students, staff, faculty and community members experience the university as a welcoming, supportive, culturally-safe environment in which Indigenous languages, ways of knowing, being and doing are respected and supported.
The Head and Heart Program Coordinator (2) will work in close collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) and Western Research (WR) to lead the facilitation and delivery of Western’s ground-breaking Head and Heart Indigenous Research Fellowship by supporting Indigenous undergraduate student participants enrolled in the program through continuous engagement and complimentary co-curricular/curricular programming. The Head and Heart Indigenous Research Fellowship program is a two-year summer research programme (May to July in each of two years) geared toward Indigenous upper year undergraduate students at Western who are interested in research. This Fellowship will prepare students to undertake research at the graduate level and/or in an applied community-based research context. During the first year, Fellows undertake in-person coursework in research fundamentals, participate in experiential learning, network, and learn about research opportunities at Western. In year two, Fellows are paired with Western faculty supervisors from across different disciplines to work on new or existing research projects.
To support Indigenous student learning while increasing their participation in graduate studies, Fellows come together to learn in a non-hierarchal community-setting guided by experts towards specific learning activities and objectives. Fellows will connect with Faculty members, staff, and Indigenous graduate students as mentors on research topics such as Indigenous research ethics (e.g. TCPS2), Indigenous cultural and intellectual property rights, Indigenous research methodologies, community-based research practices, and a wide range of skills linked to academic research and Indigenous scholarship.
Responsibilities:
Supervisor:
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) from Turtle Island and can affirm claims of Indigenous identity through relational accountability that demonstrates lived-experience, and proof of Indigenous ancestry and identity that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes.
Note:
Hours will be dependent upon the number of Coordinators. During the 10-week Fellowship (May 13 to July 19, 2024) we anticipate up to 35 hours per week for one Coordinator or 10-20 hours per week for two Coordinators. Outside of the Fellowship, hours may range between 10-24 hours per week.
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they may be required prior to any offer of employment.
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.