Open Rank-Native American Studies - req# 31265

TheDepartment of Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invitesapplications for an Open-Rank Professor position in Sustainable IndigenousCommunity Development to begin in August 2025. While this position isopen-rank, assistant professor levels are also strongly encouraged to apply. Thisis a full-time, tenure-track position with specialization in Sustainable IndigenousCommunity Development. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Native American Studies,Indigenous Studies, American Indian Studies, or a related field by date ofappointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be receivedby December 9, 2024. The salary is competitive.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of researchon sustainable Indigenous community development, preferably in the areas ofpolicy, governance, economics, law, Pueblo studies, Apache studies, Indigenousurban studies, or global Indigenous issues. Sustainable Indigenous communitydevelopment reflects an interdisciplinary study of Indigenous communities andNative Nations. Developing Indigenous communities considers the needs of thewhole community including the land, environment, economy, people, wellness, andway of life. This focused expertise aligns with the mission of NAS’s degreeprograms and the current needs of Native Nations in New Mexico and beyond. Thisfaculty position will work with Native and New Mexico communities in helping tofacilitate community-engaged research projects designed for sustainableIndigenous community development.

The newfaculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership,theory, methodologies, Indigenous community building, learning communities, andin their specialty or area of expertise. They will also mentor and supervise master’s degree students, doctoralstudents (including comprehensive exams and dissertation committees), andcontribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualification 1 - Ph.D.in Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, orclosely related field by start date of appointment.
• Minimum Qualification 2 - Evidenceof primary specialization in Sustainable Indigenous Community Development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Qualification 1 - Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, and/or letters of recommendation.
• Preferred Qualification 2 - Demonstrated potential to develop research program and publications as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, and letters of recommendation, preferably in one or more areas of land, environment, policy, economics, governance, law, Pueblo studies, Apache studies, Indigenous urban studies, or global Indigenous issues as they relate to sustainable Indigenous community development.
• Preferred Qualification 3 - Demonstrated strength in using Indigenous-based, community-based, quantitative, or qualitative methods as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, and/or letters of recommendation.
• Preferred Qualification 4 - Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, and/or letters of recommendation.
• Preferred Qualification 5 - Ability or potential for building relationships with Native communities and department faculty to engage in collaborative research, teaching, and/or service projects as identified in the Statement of Commitment to Indigenous communities.
• Preferred Qualification 6 - Ability or potential for obtaining extramural funding to support research and teaching as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, and/or letters of recommendation.
• Preferred Qualification 7 - A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, and/or letters of recommendation.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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