Assistant Professor – St. Thomas More College (University of Saskatchewan)

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Indigenous Faculty Open Search – St. Thomas More College (University of Saskatchewan)

• Institution: St. Thomas More College, federated with the University of Saskatchewan

• Academic Unit / Department: St. Thomas More College — History, Religious Studies, Languages, Literatures & Cultural Studies, Economics, Political Studies, Psychology, and other interdisciplinary areas

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: req15535

• Appointment Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Tenure Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: CAD $113,527–$135,535 per year for 1.0 FTE, with starting salary commensurate with education and experience

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Application Deadline: Applications reviewed beginning November 16, 2026, and continuing until the position is filled

• Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027

📋 Overview of Role

St. Thomas More College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position from qualified candidates who identify as Indigenous and whose teaching and research interests complement and strengthen the College's existing academic areas.

The position offers opportunities across disciplines including history, religious studies, languages, literatures and cultural studies, economics, political studies and psychology, as well as distinctive areas such as Catholic studies, peace studies and social justice.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, undergraduate and graduate supervision, academic service and the strategic priorities of St. Thomas More College.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the candidate's disciplinary area.

• Develop and maintain an active programme of research, scholarship and/or artistic work.

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute to administrative and professional service.

• Support interdisciplinary teaching and research.

• Contribute to academic areas such as:

  • History

  • Religious studies

  • Languages, literatures and cultural studies

  • Economics

  • Political studies

  • Psychology

  • Catholic studies

  • Peace studies

  • Social justice

• Connect scholarship and teaching to the mission and strategic priorities of St. Thomas More College.

• Contribute to Indigenous engagement, community partnerships and the College's academic environment.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in one of the College's academic disciplines.

• Candidates nearing completion of their Ph.D. may be considered for a conditional appointment.

• Applicants must identify as Indigenous.

• Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in:

  • Teaching

  • Research

  • Scholarly and/or artistic work

  • Undergraduate and graduate supervision

  • Administrative and professional service

• Candidates should identify the department in which they seek appointment and their disciplinary area of expertise.

• Ability to contribute to distinctive academic areas such as philosophy, social justice and the common good, Catholic studies, peace studies or religious studies is an asset.

• Applicants are invited to explain how their Indigenous heritage and community connections will inform their teaching, research, scholarly and/or artistic activities.

• Willingness to support the mission and strategic priorities of St. Thomas More College.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: CAD $113,527–$135,535 per annum based on 1.0 FTE.

• Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Comprehensive benefits plan.

• Permanent, full-time appointment.

• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter describing qualifications and teaching and research strengths

2. Statement of Indigenous Identification

3. Curriculum Vitae, including current email address, phone number and home address

4. Teaching Dossier, including teaching philosophy, student and peer evaluations, sample syllabi and other relevant materials

5. Research Dossier, including a sample of academic writing

6. Confidential Letters of Reference from three academic referees

7. Transcripts of the qualifying degree

8. Optional statement reflecting on student feedback and commitment to pedagogical growth

📬 Application Process

• 📧 Application Email: deansoffice@stmcollege.ca

• 📬 Application Address: Dean's Office, St. Thomas More College, 1437 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W6

• Application Deadline: November 16, 2026

• Application Method: Application materials should be submitted to the Dean's Office by email.

• Important: Applicants should indicate their preferred department and disciplinary area of expertise.

• Eligibility: Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. USask's verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship process will apply.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: usask.ca / stmcollege.ca