Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

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

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's American Indian Studies Program seeks a Teaching Faculty I to teach a 4-4 load with joint courses with the History Department and AIS. The position is 9-month, with anticipated start January 2027, and involves developing instruction and assessment across core AIS courses.

The person will contribute to Indigenous language revitalization and pedagogy, and may collaborate on interdisciplinary work with other departments.

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
• Assesses 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 experience

Interdisciplinary work

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree AIS

Master's degree History

PhD/terminal degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

Milwaukee, WI

Full Time

JR10016036

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Position Title:

Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Faculty I

Job Duties:

The American Indian Studies (AIS) Program invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position in the College of Letters & Science at UWM. This 9-month position will be responsible for a 4-4 teaching load with two of those courses per semester jointly offered with the History Department and two offered solely within the AIS Program. One of the jointly offered courses will satisfy the ACT 31 requirement for Wisconsin Educators. The successful applicant will be able to effectively teach core courses in the AIS program and provide expertise within their own specialization. We welcome applicants from multiple disciplines, including interdisciplinary work.

Anticipated start date is January 2027.

Key Job 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
• Assesses 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

Department:

The AIS Program has a strong commitment to Indigenous language revitalization, Indigenous pedagogy, methodologies and land-based education. Course offerings can be a combination of in-class and online. Please see our webpage for AIS and the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education, a closely associated research unit on campus. https://uwm.edu/american-indian-studies/ https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/

Compensation:

$30,355 up to $50,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience).

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or other terminal degree in field directly related to American Indian Studies or PhD in History is preferred
• Coursework in American Indian/ Native/ Indigenous studies
• Experience working with people of different cultures, experiences, and values
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS, e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Contact Information:

Angela Broderick - HR Coordinator

Email: [e-mail] (preferred contact method)

Phone: [phone]

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Employment Authorization

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.