Teaching Faculty I — 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

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.