Indigenous Studies Educator — American Indian Studies

University of Wisconsin; Sabin (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Indian Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position. This 9-month appointment carries a 4-4 teaching load, with two courses per semester jointly offered with the History Department and two offered within AIS.

One joint course will satisfy ACT 31 for Wisconsin Educators. The successful candidate will teach core AIS courses, contribute interdisciplinary insights, and support Indigenous pedagogy and language

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Assess learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in American Indian Studies, History, or closely related field

PhD or terminal degree in field directly related to AIS or History

Job description

The American Indian Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position. This 9-month appointment carries a 4-4 teaching load, with two courses per semester jointly offered with the History Department and two offered within AIS.

One joint course will satisfy ACT 31 for Wisconsin Educators. The successful candidate will teach core AIS courses, contribute interdisciplinary insights, and support Indigenous pedagogy and language