Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Native American & Indigenous Studies

Theasa; Northfield, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September, 2027. The appointment includes teaching NAIS and core American Studies courses and developing an interdisciplinary program in collaboration with Indigenous communities.

We especially welcome candidates with expertise in Indigenous governance, literatures, arts and cultural expressions, disability studies, geography, carceral studies, or Dakota

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies or NAIS, or closely related field.
• Interdisciplinary training with an Indigenous focus.
• Commitment to building reciprocal relationships with Native nations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Native American and Indigenous Studies and core American Studies courses.
• Develop interdisciplinary NAIS programming and minors.
• Engage with Indigenous communities and partner organizations.

Skills

Interdisciplinary training

Teaching NAIS

Community engagement

Education

Ph.D. in American Studies / Ethnic Studies / Native American and Indigenous Studies

Job description

Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September, 2027. The appointment includes teaching NAIS and core American Studies courses and developing an interdisciplinary program in collaboration with Indigenous communities.

We especially welcome candidates with expertise in Indigenous governance, literatures, arts and cultural expressions, disability studies, geography, carceral studies, or Dakota