Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

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

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking a Teaching Faculty I for the American Indian Studies (AIS) Program within the College of Letters & Science. The position carries a 9-month teaching load of 4 courses per year, with two courses jointly offered with the History Department and two offered within AIS.

The successful candidate will teach core AIS courses and contribute expertise within their specialization.

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

Cultural competency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student assessment

Education

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

Coursework in American Indian/Native/Indigenous studies

PhD or terminal degree preferred

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking a Teaching Faculty I for the American Indian Studies (AIS) Program within the College of Letters & Science. The position carries a 9-month teaching load of 4 courses per year, with two courses jointly offered with the History Department and two offered within AIS.

The successful candidate will teach core AIS courses and contribute expertise within their specialization.