Assoc Professor-School of Culture, Gender & Social Justice

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Associate Professor/Director Native American & Indigenous Studies Program

JOB PURPOSE:   

To Direct the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program at the University of Wyoming. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Serve as director of the Native American & Indigenous Studies program within the School of Culture, Gender, Social Justice
  • Schedule and staff NAIS Courses
  • Develop and support NAIS initiatives and events
  • Develop and maintain relationships with UW, Wyoming, and Regional Native Communities
  • Help support Native students
  • Work and collaborate with other program directors and the SCGSJ director to develop and administer the SCGSJ
  • Help build, maintain, and administer pipeline and scholarship programs
• Teach courses for NAIS and the SCGSJ
• Maintain an active research/scholarly/creative agenda 

• Head the High Plains American Indian Research Institute

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

N/A

COMPETENCIES:  

• Ability to Teach Native American Courses and Related
• Manage the program
• Community outreach

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

• Terminal degree in one’s field (e.g. Ph.D., J. D., or MFA)
• The ability to teach core courses within Native American and Indigenous Studies and experience teaching the same
• At least one of the following:
  • Research and/or creative activity related to Native American and Indigenous Studies
  • Experience working in collaboration with Native American and Indigenous communities
  • Experience administering an academic program

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Candidates with an ability to teach courses that may be offered beyond NAIS and across the SCGSJ disciplines (Ethnic Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Cultural Studies, American Studies, African American and Diaspora Studies, Latino/a Studies, or related fields) are preferred.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Candidates should submit: a.) a letter of application—including sections on administrative approach, teaching philosophy, and how the candidate would build relationships with constituent and stakeholder communities b.) a complete CV, c.) evidence of teaching effectiveness such as peer and/or student teaching evaluations, d.) a writing sample of no more than 30 pages--a link to an existing publication is acceptable and encouraged; and e.) three letters of reference. All of the above should be submitted through the online application system.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 04/08/2022 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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