AIS Program Instructor & Interdisciplinary Educator

University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's American Indian Studies Program invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position for the 9-month academic year. The workload is 4-4, with two jointly taught courses with the History Department and two taught within AIS.

Start date anticipated January 2027; compensation ranges from $30,355 to $50,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach core AIS courses, contribute to Indigenous language revitalization and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in American Indian Studies, History, or closely related field.
• Coursework in American Indian/ Native/ Indigenous studies or comparable experience.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• PhD or terminal degree in AIS or History is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in defining program objectives and carries out program duties.
• Develops teaching techniques aligned with desired outcomes and strategy.
• Supervises day-to-day instructional support activities as needed.
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary work

Coursework in AIS/Native studies

Education

Master's in AIS/History or related field

PhD preferred in AIS/History

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's American Indian Studies Program invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position for the 9-month academic year. The workload is 4-4, with two jointly taught courses with the History Department and two taught within AIS.

Start date anticipated January 2027; compensation ranges from $30,355 to $50,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach core AIS courses, contribute to Indigenous language revitalization and