Require Assistant Professor, Department of Native American Studies in Missoula, MT

Job title: Assistant Professor, Department of Native American Studies
Company: University of Montana
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Assistant Professor, Department of Native American Studies

The University of Montana invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Native American Humanities to begin August, 2024.

This tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Native American Studies (NAS) will contribute to the core curriculum in Native American and/or Indigenous Studies as well as to interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities curricula. The department welcomes scholars whose teaching and research interests address socially significant issues facing Indigenous communities globally through interdisciplinary scholarship in the Humanities. 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.

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 Elouise Cobell Land and Culture Institute and American Indian Student Services. Responsibilities of the appointee will include (1) contributing to the core Native American Studies curriculum and General Education courses, which may include one section of Introduction to Native American Studies per year (a typical teaching load is five courses per academic year based on the applicant?s area of expertise and departmental needs); (2) maintaining a creative and/or research agenda in the Native American Humanities; (3) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous research methodologies. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to developing a new graduate program in Native American Studies. To help the appointee establish their research program, two courses will be released in the first year of contract, summer salary will be provided in the first year, and start-up funds will be provided.

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 : 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.

Position Details

Title: Assistant Professor
Schedule: Full time, Academic Year (10 months), beginning fall semester 2024
Entry Rate: $70,000 for entry level; negotiable, and commensurate with the experience and credentials

Additional Info: New faculty members are provided a research start-up package and reduced teaching responsibilities
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (or international equivalent) in Native American Studies or terminal degree in a related area (degree requirements expected to be completed by August 20, 2024)
• Any discipline in the Humanities is welcomed, provided the scholarly focus reflects a primary commitment to Indigenous Studies or Native American Studies
• Experience developing pedagogic curriculum for, as well as teaching in, the field of Native American Studies

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of scholarly and/or creative activity
• A strong commitment to teaching at the college level
• 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 or Indigenous communities
• An ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in an academic setting

About the and the

The University of Montana is in the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispel people. An R1 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 the surrounding state and national forests and in 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.

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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans? or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to

Priority Application Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

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• Letter of Interest- addressing the qualifications (both required and preferred)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
• Academic Statement

• Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research
• Examples of contribution to advancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Unofficial graduate transcripts ? Official transcripts will be due upon hire.
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

Contact for recruitment: Dr. Heather Cahoon, Associate Professor of Native American Studies and chair of the Search Committee ([email protected])

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