Faculty of Arts - Indigenous Artist, Writer, Journalist, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence - Com

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition : 4710

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type: On-Call

Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Casual Employee

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We are currently seeking an Indigenous Artist, Writer, Journalist, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence to join our Faculty of Arts.

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

The Faculty of Arts invites applications from established or emerging Indigenous artists, writers, musicians, and knowledge-keepers, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, for one position as Indigenous Artist, Writer, Musician, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence. Please note other areas of focus not listed may also be considered.

These residencies will support Indigenous knowledge in research and in the creation of new works in a variety of fields, including but not restricted to Indigenous governance, health, 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.

In their application, candidates are encouraged to detail how they envision engaging with the Faculty of Arts (faculty, students, and staff) and the broader KPU community. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at:

Residents will be paid $7,000 per month for the duration of their residency. There will also be some funding available for KPU-specific events and general support. We encourage applicants with a specialization in healing through culture or a wellness-related area.

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.

• 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; craft talk; public readings; curated reading.
• Giving guest lectures and/or readings within the Faculty of Arts.
• Consulting with writers or artists 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.

• Relevant community-based and/or professional experience rooted in Indigenous…