Tenure-Track Indigenous Studies Scholar, Community-Engaged

Native American and Indigenous Studies Association; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University’s Department of Ethnic Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Native and Indigenous Studies, starting Fall 2027.

We seek a community-engaged interdisciplinary scholar addressing Indigenous issues with emphasis on sovereignty, environmental justice, and cultural revitalization. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Native and Indigenous Studies and Ethnic Studies and contribute to building the department.

Qualifications

• PhD at time of application in American Indian, Native American, Indigenous Studies, Ethnic Studies or related field.
• Ability to teach introductory and advanced theory & methods courses (undergraduate).
• Demonstrated research record leading to peer-reviewed publications or dissemination.
• Ability to work with diverse students and cultivate inclusive learning environments.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse colleagues in culturally-responsive ways.
• For Associate level, significant research and teaching record commensurate with promotion standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Native and Indigenous Studies and Ethnic Studies courses.
• Contribute to building the new Ethnic Studies Department.
• Engage in scholarly activity and community-engaged research with ethical practices.
• Provide equitable and inclusive mentoring and supervision.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Community-engaged scholarship

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Native/Indigenous Studies or Ethnic Studies

Job description

Western Washington University’s Department of Ethnic Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Native and Indigenous Studies, starting Fall 2027.

We seek a community-engaged interdisciplinary scholar addressing Indigenous issues with emphasis on sovereignty, environmental justice, and cultural revitalization. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Native and Indigenous Studies and Ethnic Studies and contribute to building the department.