Assistant Professor-Native American Studies

Requisition ID: req21991

Working Title:
Assistant Professor-Native American Studies

Position Summary:
TheDepartment of Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invitesapplications for an Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2023. Thisis a full-time, tenure-track position with specialization in Indigenous Nationsand Sustainable Communities. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Native AmericanStudies, Indigenous Studies, or a related field by date of appointment. Forbest consideration, all application materials must be received by November 18,2022. The salary is competitive.

Applicationsmust demonstrate evidence of research on Indigenous Nations and SustainableCommunities, preferably in the areas of policy, economics, law, well-being,Pueblo studies, Apache studies, or Indigenous urban studies. This focusedexpertise aligns with the mission of NAS's degree programs and the currentneeds of Native Nations in New Mexico and beyond. This faculty position will workwith Native and New Mexico communities in helping to facilitatecommunity-engaged research projects designed for sustainable community building.

The newfaculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership,theory, methodologies, Indigenous community building, learning communities, andin their specialty or area of expertise. They will also mentor and supervise master's degree students, doctoralstudents, and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

To applyplease access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unmedu/jobs and apply forposting requisition # 21991 Only applications submitted through this websitecan be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "SpecialInstructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements thatmust accompany the application. A complete application consists of a letterdescribing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the minimum andpreferred criteria (e.g., research agenda, teaching ability, commitment tosuccess of diverse students, etc.); a current curriculum vita (please includeemail address and telephone number); one (1) or two (2) samples of scholarlywriting, which should be sole- or lead-authored (if you select 2 samples,submit this as one PDF document); one-page Statement of Commitment toIndigenous Communities demonstrating applicant's experience working withIndigenous peoples and commitment to continuing to work with Native communities;and two (2) or three (3) letters of recommendation. Applicants who areappointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an officialcertification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior totheir initial employment with UNM.

For bestconsideration, all required application materials must be received by November 18,2022. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remainopen until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to thesearch committee chair Lloyd L. Lee, triplel@unm.edu. Inquiries about theonline application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, DeliaHalona (deliak@unm.edu). More information on NAS at UNM can be found atnas.unm.edu . The University of NewMexico is an EEO/AA Employer and aCarnegie-classified R1 University. Allqualified applicants are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, andthose from underrepresented groups.

Forbes names UNM as one of the bestemployers in the state. Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and issurrounded by 24 Native Nations and Pueblos. It sits on the land of the Tiwa. The weather is wonderful with mildtemperatures ranging in the high 40s during the winter and low 90s in thesummer. Albuquerque and New Mexico arehome to science, innovation, and national laboratories. The city has a thrivingmicrobrewery, art gallery and music scene and it is close to Santa Fe, Taos,and other well-known cultural destinations including the National HispanicCultural Center and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A variety of vibrant neighborhoodsare close to the campus as well. Learn more at https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/.


Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Native American Studies (616A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Tenure/Tenure-Track


Hiring Department:
College of Arts & Sciences

Academic Location:
Native American Studies (616A)


Benefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.


For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 11/18/2022. This position will remain open until filled.




Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, or closely related field by start date of appointment
• Evidence of primary specialization in Indigenous Nations and Sustainable Communities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Demonstrated potential to develop research program and publications
• Demonstrated strength in using Indigenous-based, community-based, quantitative, or qualitative methods
• Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Ability or potential for building relationships with Native communities and department faculty to engage in collaborative research, teaching, and/or service projects
• Ability or potential for obtaining extramural funding to support research and teaching
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

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