Tenure Track Assistant Professors for American Indian Studies

The Department of American Indian Studies (UMD College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences) invites applications for two tenure track positions beginning fall semester 2025. The appointments will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (mid August to mid May).

This search is open as to the field of American Indian Studies. We are especially interested in candidates with knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas such as: Indigenous environmental stewardship and sustainability; Indigenous land relationships and land use practices; Indigenous natural resource economics; environmental justice; historic and contemporary federal Indian law and policy; and Tribal administration and governance.

The department seeks candidates who are prepared to teach lower-division and upper-division undergraduate courses and graduate courses across our programs (details below). Classes will include a wide array of delivery modes including in-person day classes, online weekend synchronous classes, online asynchronous classes, and hybrid courses.

Faculty members in the Department of American Indian Studies are expected to teach courses in area(s) of specialty as well as core AIS curriculum; advise undergraduate and graduate students; establish a strong record of publication; and contribute service to the department, college, campus, university, profession, and broader communities/American Indian nations as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or All But Dissertation (ABD) status in a related field OR comparable terminal degree (i.e, JD)
• One year of relevant college-level teaching experience or comparable professional experience in a relevant field
• Proficiency, or the willingness to become proficient, in utilizing instructional technologies (e.g., CANVAS)
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications and/or creative activities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred Preparation and Experience

• Ph.D.
• Three or more years of relevant college-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in teaching, including use of instructional technologies (e.g., CANVAS)
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Established record of published scholarship and/or creative activities
• Knowledge and experience working with American Indian nations

American Indian Studies is an academic department continuing a robust five-decade legacy in which active scholars serve to educate students, colleagues, and the public about Tribal sovereignty, Indigenous cultures, and the historical and contemporary experiences of Native peoples and nations. We strive to create strong relationships with Tribes within our geographic area and we work to fulfill our responsibility to all Native nations through consultation, partnerships, and research. The Department of American Indian Studies currently offers a major and minor in American Indian Studies (AMIN), a major in Tribal Administration and Governance (TAG), a Master of Tribal Administration and Governance (MTAG), a Master of Tribal Resource and Environmental Stewardship (MTRES), and four graduate certificates (Tribal Sovereignty and Federal Indian Law, Tribal Administration and Leadership, Indigenous Environmental Systems and Economics, Tribal Natural Resource Stewardship, Economics, and Law). For additional program information and course descriptions please see the program pages and course catalog linked on our website.

The Department of American Indian Studies also endorses the 2023 TRUTH Report recommendations, which call for institutional accountability for Indigenous lands seized to create the Permanent University Fund and ongoing university relations with Tribal nations. For more information on the TRUTH Report, visit TRUTH Project - Resources / Indian Affairs. For more information on the Department of American Indian Studies's response to the TRUTH Report, visit this resource.

Pay Range: $59,000-$76,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

All applications and application materials must be submitted online at https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job, job opening 365570. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

The following materials must be attached to your online application: 1) letter of intent, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of connection to Indigenous community, and 4) names, addresses, and email contact information for three references. Candidates who are selected to be interviewed will be asked to provide additional information.

Review of complete applications will begin on January 3, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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