Adjunct Instructor for Indigenous American Experience Since 1890

Chenega MIOS SBU; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Haskell Indian Nations University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Indigenous American Experience, based in Lawrence, KS. You will design and deliver courses, develop syllabi, and align curricula with accreditation and program outcomes while reporting on learning and assessment results.

The role requires a Master’s or terminal degree in the field and the ability to pass a background and drug screening. Expect collaboration with department colleagues and participation in university meetings

Qualifications

• Master’s or terminal degree in Indigenous studies or related field.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation toward program outcomes and transfers.
• Develop syllabi, assessment instruments, and course materials in line with university guidelines.
• Implement curriculum and update courses to meet accreditation and state requirements.
• Access software to report learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional improvements.
• Hold office hours and assist students in course success.
• Submit grades by university deadlines and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Clear communicator

Student-focused teaching

Curriculum design

Tech-savvy

Public speaking

Assessment & evaluation

Learning management systems

Education

Master’s or terminal degree in Indigenous Studies or related field

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Adjunct Instructor for Indigenous American Experience Since 1890 – Lawrence, KS

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
  • Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
  • Transfers to other colleges or universities
• Develop and provide on behalf of Haskell Indian Nations University the following documents in compliance with university guidelines:
  • Course syllabi
  • Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived
  • Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
• Implement curriculum
• Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
• Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following:
  • Learning outcomes
  • Assessment outcomes
  • Recommendations for instructional improvement
• Hold one office hour per 3 credit‑hour course per week to:
  • Answer students’ questions
  • Assist students in successfully completing courses offered
• Submit students’ grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice‑President for Academics. Grading is due on the Tuesday after finals week.
• Attend relevant university‑wide and departmental meetings (e.g., accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc.) as reasonably expected.
• Administer and return End‑of‑the‑Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean.
• Adhere to accreditation requirements for Haskell Indian Nations University in the following areas:
  • Academic policies
  • Other academic requirements
• Course provides for an extended study of North American Indigenous peoples in the post‑1890 era, exploring their social/cultural experience through histories, government policy, economics, and tribal sovereignty perspectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught – except for Indigenous languages.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A clear communicator.
• Able to teach with ample real‑world experience.
• Show confidence when teaching and presenting to a class.
• Technologically savvy: can utilize email, online learning systems, and other tools to communicate with students.
• Passionate about the academic field and education in general.
• Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment.
• Can help first‑year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
• Knowledge of human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication contexts.