Position Summary 

The post doc fellow will be influential in building the All Our Nations Language Revitalization Hub at Fort Lewis College. The Hub activities, funded for three years, will hold a summer language institute featuring courses in four Native languages, a nine-month online Native language pedagogy class, and a certificate in language revitalization design. Native American students, who make up 36% of the student body, are involved in every element of the building of the Hub. This post doc will work with student interns and Hub personnel to assist with the design of the summer language program, development of the online pedagogy class, and help develop the curriculum for the Native American Revitalization program design certificate. The person in this position will also be expected to teach one to two classes a year in NAIS and Sociology related to Native issues and language revitalization. While in-person is preferred, applicants who are remote may be considered. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in a field related to Native/Indigenous Languages or Native American and Indigenous Studies  
• Passion and Interest in language revitalization  
• All applicants should be prepared to teach both lower-division and upper-division courses in sociology and Native American and Indigenous Studies  
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting  
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as experience working with Indigenous communities  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level   
• Experience teaching a Native language at a college level  
• Knowledge of possible efforts to combine language work with the United Nations’ Decade of the Mother Tongue   

Major Responsibilities 

• Teach 1 to 2 courses on Native language revitalization and/or a Native language per semester 
• Collaborate with Hub personnel to develop curricula for all aspects of Hub activities 
• Participate with Hub personnel to develop Indigenous based assessment tools 
• Conduct Indigenous based program assessment 
• Develop internships and partnerships in Native language revitalization 
• Research on-going activities/programs/pedagogy related to language revitalization 
• Develop a current library of language revitalization efforts across Turtle Island 
• Collaborate with Hub personnel and students to develop Mukutu archive of Hub activities 
• Help plan Native language programs 
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508 
• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards 
• Perform other duties as assigned 
• Optional related summer program work with additional remuneration 

Optional Summer Work 

Help organize the All our Kin Summer language program for additional remuneration. 

Work Conditions 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)  
• Ability to work in a confined area  
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time  

Compensation  

The salary for this position is 52,000/yr plus a comprehensive benefits package. The position is funded for three years by the Mellon foundation.  

Application Process – A complete application packet includes: 

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position 
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion.  “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?” 
• Resume 
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references 

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to: PostDoc-Search@fortlewis.edu 

Application materials received by July 22, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. 

Interviews will be conducted in late July and the start date for this position is the beginning of the Fall semester (August 29, 2022).   

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.