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The University of Montana invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Native American Studies to begin August, 2023. We are seeking someone who can contribute to the core curriculum in Native American and/or Indigenous Studies. The department welcomes scholars whose teaching and research interests address socially significant issues facing indigenous communities globally through interdisciplinary scholarship in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and/or STEM fields. We especially welcome applications from scholars from populations historically underrepresented in the academy, and/or with extensive experience working with students or communities from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have a clearly defined program of research and a record of excellence in teaching at the college level, both face-to- face and online, who can contribute towards building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive academic environment. Teaching responsibilities typically include five courses per academic year consistent with department needs and the applicant’s area of expertise. Applicants should explain how their research and teaching complement the core curriculum of the department.
The successful candidate will become a vital member of the NAS program and the Payne Family Native American Center on UM’s Mountain campus in Missoula, which also houses the American Indian Governance and Policy Institute, the Elouise Cobell Land and Culture Institute, and American Indian Student Services. Responsibilities of the appointee will include (1) regular teaching of
Introduction to Native American Studies
and other courses required for the major (e.g.,
Native American Beliefs and Philosophy
or
Tribal Sovereignty
) as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization; (2) maintaining an active research agenda in Native American and/or Indigenous Studies; (3) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in NAS. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the newly established graduate program in Native American Studies.
Qualifications
Minimum
The candidate should hold a doctorate (or international equivalent) in Native American Studies or in a related area (degree requirements expected to be completed by August 20, 2023).
Any discipline is welcomed, provided the scholarly focus reflects a primary commitment to Native American and/or Indigenous Studies.
Experience developing pedagogic curriculum for as well as teaching in the field of Native American Studies.
Preferred
A record of scholarly and/or creative
A strong commitment to teaching at the college
An ability to develop student-centered learning experiences leveraging face-to-face, online, and hybrid pedagogies.
A record of engagement with Native American reservations, communities, and organizations, ideally in Montana or the Northwest U.S.
An ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in an academic
Compensation
Salary floor: $70,000 for the Academic Year (10 months). Salary will be at the Assistant Professor level, negotiable, and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and credentials. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
About the Department of Native American Studies at The University of Montana
The University of Montana is in the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispel people. An R1 level university with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, it is among the nation’s
outstanding public universities committed to learner-centered education, world-class research, and strong professional programs in the liberal arts and the environment. Its main campus is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant Rocky Mountain community of 80,000, often singled out in national publications for its quality of life. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
The Department of Native American Studies designs its curriculum to provide a study of American Indians from a holistic viewpoint, by focusing on their history, knowledge systems, resilience, and efforts toward decolonization within tribal communities. Courses are designed for both Native American and non-Native American students so they can better understand human similarities and celebrate diversity, thereby leading to the development of better communications and cross-cultural relationships. Opportunities for collaboration across campus include the American Indian Governance and Policy Institute, the Cobell Land and Culture Institute, the PEAS Farm (which contains a Four Sisters Native Garden), the Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic, and the Indigenous Research and STEM Education (IRSE) Program, among others. The University, the College of Humanities and Sciences, and the Department of Native American Studies will help facilitate these potential collaborations.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
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