Assistant Professor, Native American and Indigenous Studies

The Assistant Professor will teach full-time in the Department of Native American & Indigenous Studies and will teach existing courses within the Liberal Art Core (LAC) and develop additional courses for the LAC alongside upper-division courses in their area of specialization. Candidates should demonstrate interdisciplinary training, commitment to teaching and researching in NAIS and engagement with Indigenous community-centered and/or decolonial research methodologies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·      Teach NAIS courses within the Liberal Arts Core and develop departmental elective courses in the candidate’s research specialization.

·      Teaching load will be 4/3 (four courses in the fall and three courses in spring semesters).

·      Engage in service to the department and College.

·      Continue scholarly or creative research.

·      Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

·      Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

·      Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

·       A doctoral degree in Native American & Indigenous Studies, American Indian Studies, Ethnic Studies, or other related field with a sustained focus on Indigenous studies, completed by the start of employment.

·       Demonstrated teaching experience in a college setting, including teaching assistantships.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

·      Experience with community-engaged or de-colonial research methodologies.

·      Teaching underrepresented, first-generation, and/or marginalized students.

Salary

The salary is $62,500, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

·      Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position

·      Curriculum Vitae

·      Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application Deadline

Application materials received by 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2026, will receive full consideration.