Position prioritizes candidates who self-identify as disabled under a broad definition, with explicit preference for those who also self-identify as indigenous, racialized or female.
The April 2 posting for an Assistant or Associate Professor position states that, pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code and UBC’s Canada Research Chairs equity plan, only candidates who meet the Accessible Canada Act’s broad definition of disability may apply.
That definition covers any physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — whether permanent, temporary or episodic — that hinders full participation in society when interacting with barriers.
Applicants must complete an equity survey to confirm eligibility with the names of those who self-identify as disabled shared confidentially amongst the search committee.
The ad explicitly welcomes “disabled scholars who are also members of the following federally designated groups: indigenous peoples, racialized people, and women, and gender equity-seeking groups,” and gives preference to candidates demonstrating commitment to “systemically marginalized” communities.
