Tenure-Track Native American & Indigenous Studies Professor

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September, 2027. A Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or NAIS is strongly preferred, with interdisciplinary training encouraged.

The candidate should have the Ph.D. in hand by Sept 1, 2027. The position involves offering NAIS-focused courses and core American Studies courses, and supporting the development of a Native American and Indigenous Studies minor.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be in hand by Sept 1, 2027.
• Strong preference for NAIS/ethnic studies with interdisciplinary training.
• Tenure-track assistant professor position in Native American and Indigenous Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach NAIS courses and core American Studies courses.
• Contribute to a developing Native American and Indigenous Studies minor.
• Engage with local Native nations and community organizations.
• Build reciprocal relationships and collaborative teaching/scholarship with Indigenous partners.

Skills

Interdisciplinary training NAIS

Indigenous governance

Indigenous literatures/arts

Disability studies

Dakota Studies

Community engagement

Education

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

Job description

Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September, 2027. A Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or NAIS is strongly preferred, with interdisciplinary training encouraged.

The candidate should have the Ph.D. in hand by Sept 1, 2027. The position involves offering NAIS-focused courses and core American Studies courses, and supporting the development of a Native American and Indigenous Studies minor.