Assistant Professor of American Indian Education bei University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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Assistant Professor of American Indian Education
| Posting Number | req34704 |
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| Employment Type | Faculty |
| Faculty Type | Tenure/Tenure-Track |
| Hiring Department | Language Literacy Sociocultural LL (842A) |
| Academic Location | College of Education |
| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| 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. |
| Position Summary | The LLSS Department invites
applications for an Assistant Professor position to become part of the American
Indian Education program. The candidate’s research and teaching experience will
reflect preparation in American Indian Education or related field, as well as
familiarity with Indigenous language revitalization, Indigenous
pedagogy, and Indigenous research methodologies.
The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in American
Indian Education, or related fields before Fall 2026. The successful candidate
will have a reduced course load for two years, before assuming a full course
load at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including core content courses
(e.g., History of American Indian Education, Teaching the Native American
Child, and Issues in American Indian Education), AIE curriculum area courses (e.g., Language and Education in SW
Indigenous Communities, Education Across Cultures of the SW, and Science and
Native American Education) and a preservice educator preparation course (i.e.,
Foundations of American Indian Education). |
| Qualifications | Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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| Application Instructions |
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. To apply, candidates should submit a complete application for review, including all the following items. Only application materials requested will be considered: 1. A signed letter of application (cover letter), including a statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications criteria described above. Because the University is committed to serving the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, applicants should include information about how they will further this objective in their cover letter. 2. A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV). 3. Transcripts of all graduate coursework (from highest degree and content area; readable, unofficial copies will be accepted), 4. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five professional references, included in the CV. 5. One sample of scholarly work. 6. A statement of research aims and commitments. 7. A statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy. 8. A letter from the graduate chair indicating the status of dissertation work (required only for Ph.D. Candidate applicants).Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. |
| For Best Consideration | For best consideration, please apply by 10/26/2025. This position will remain open until filled. |
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