Open Rank - Law of Indigenous Peoples Program - req# 33989

PositionSummary:

The University of New Mexico School of Law (UNM) invites applications forone or more tenured or tenure-track faculty positions with a focus on IndianLaw, to begin in the Fall of 2026. We seek candidates with ademonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service,who are enthusiastic about training the next generation of lawyers who will workwith Indigenous communities.

Successful candidates will teach a range of courses in the Indian Lawcurriculum. These may include foundational and advanced courses in FederalIndian Law, the legal systems of sovereign tribal nations, international and comparative Indigenous law, and courses atthe intersection of Indian Law and other substantive areas of legalpractice. The faculty member may also contribute to the broadercurriculum of the School of Law, depending on interest and expertise.

This position is a core part of UNM’s Law and Indigenous PeoplesProgram (the Program), one of the most prominent and comprehensiveIndian Law programs in the country. The faculty member will activelyparticipate in the Program, which includes: The Indian Law CertificateProgram, which offers students a structured opportunity to specializein Indian Law, preparing them for legal careers serving Native communities; The Southwest Indian Law Clinic, in which students provide legalrepresentation to Native clients, tribal governments, and organizations thatserve Indigenous populations; and The Tribal Law Journal, astudent-edited, online legal journal  that advances scholarship on Indigenous lawand governance in tribal, national, and international contexts.

Depending on experience and interest, the candidate may also have theopportunity to assume leadership roles within the Program.These may include serving as Director of the Law and Indigenous PeoplesProgram, faculty advisor to the Tribal Law Journal,or faculty advisor to the UNM Chapter of the Native American LawStudents Association (NALSA).

The University of New Mexico School of Law has long been recognized for itsdeep institutional commitment to Indian Law, tribal sovereignty, andIndigenous rights. UNM Law has one of the highest percentages ofNative American students and faculty in the country and has built a nationalreputation for fostering close relationships between faculty and students,innovative and collaborative pedagogy, and a strong emphasis on public serviceand community engagement. The Law School offers a supportive scholarly environment,a robust mentorship culture, and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio that facilitates meaningful engagement between faculty and students.

As a public institution serving the stateof New Mexico and its many sovereign tribal nations, we especially valuecandidates who demonstrate a commitment tocultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico andto the success of the university's mission to serve local and globalcommunities.

We also value candidates from varied backgrounds and perspectives,including women, individuals with disabilities, people who attended law schoollater in their careers, people from rural origins, first‐generation collegegraduates, veterans, and groups historically marginalized in American life.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree

PreferredQualifications:

• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching.
• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in academic scholarship.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.