Tenure-Track Native American & Indigenous Studies Scholar

Carleton College; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with employer/2

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Carleton College's American Studies program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September 2027. A Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Native American and Indigenous Studies is strongly preferred, though candidates with a Ph.D.

in another field will be considered if interdisciplinary training at the Ph.D. level is evident.

Qualifications

• PhD required or imminent by Sept 1, 2027 in a relevant field.
• Strong interdisciplinary training within NAIS or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses focused on Native American and Indigenous Studies and core American Studies courses.
• Contribute to developing Native American and Indigenous Studies minor.
• Build reciprocal relationships with local Native nations and community organizations.
• Engage in socially-engaged research in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Community engagement

Teaching

Education

PhD in American Studies / Ethnic Studies / Native American and Indigenous Studies

Job description

Carleton College's American Studies program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin September 2027. A Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Native American and Indigenous Studies is strongly preferred, though candidates with a Ph.D.

in another field will be considered if interdisciplinary training at the Ph.D. level is evident.