Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies

Palomar College; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance fully paid for employees and

four medical plans

Dental HMO and vision plan

Life/accident insurance policy

Employee long-term care insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Supplemental buy up options for other保

Job summary

Palomar College in San Marcos seeks an Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies to teach a range of Native American studies courses across online, hybrid, and in-person modalities at the San Marcos campus and off-campus locations, with distance education options.

The full-time tenure-track position requires engaging teaching, regular office hours, curriculum development, and active participation in college governance, starting Fall 2027. Salary range listed and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include one of: Master’s in Native American/American Indian Studies; Master’s in Ethnic Studies with a BA in Native American/American Indian Studies; or a combination deemed equivalent, with an equivalency process if needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Native American/American Indian Studies courses to diverse student populations.
• Utilize Indigenous epistemologies to engage online, hybrid, and in-person modalities.
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in department governance and college service.
• Develop and assess curriculum and student learning outcomes; support program growth and collaborations.

Education

Master's degree in Native American/American Indian Studies

Master's degree in Ethnic Studies AND Bachelor's degree in Native American/American Indian Studies

Equivalency experience or process (if required)

Job description

Palomar College in San Marcos seeks an Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies to teach a range of Native American studies courses across online, hybrid, and in-person modalities at the San Marcos campus and off-campus locations, with distance education options.

The full-time tenure-track position requires engaging teaching, regular office hours, curriculum development, and active participation in college governance, starting Fall 2027. Salary range listed and benefits provided.