Assistant Professor - Native American & Indigenous Studies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, *l

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September, 2027. The appointee will teach courses in Native American and Indigenous Studies and core American Studies offerings on a campus in Northfield, MN.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand by Sept 1, 2027, with preference for American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Native American and Indigenous Studies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Native American and Indigenous Studies is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. in another field will be considered if they demonstrate extensive interdisciplinary training at the Ph.D. level.
• Ph.D. must be in hand or near completion by Sept 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Offer courses with a focus on Native American and Indigenous Studies as well as core courses in American Studies.
• Contribute to developing a Native American and Indigenous Studies minor.
• Build reciprocal relationships with local Native nations and Native community organizations.
• Engage in socially-engaged research with Indigenous Peoples and integrate Indigenous priorities into teaching and scholarship.

Education

Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Native American and Indigenous Studies

Job description

Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September, 2027. The appointee will teach courses in Native American and Indigenous Studies and core American Studies offerings on a campus in Northfield, MN.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand by Sept 1, 2027, with preference for American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Native American and Indigenous Studies.