Open Rank Hires in American Indian and Indigenous Studies

The Department of American Indian Studies, College of Liberal Arts, invites applications for two full-time professor (open rank, tenured or tenure-track) positions beginning fall semester 2025. The appointments will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late August to late May) at a rank depending on qualifications and experience, and consistent with collegiate and University policy. Salary is competitive.

This search is open as to the field of American Indian and Indigenous Studies. Among the areas we are interested in are Politics/Governance/Law, Native Arts, Environmental and Social Justice Studies, Critical Indigenous Studies, Global/Comparative Indigenous Studies, or Literature and Film. Expertise in Oceti Sakowin studies and/or Dakota language, Anishinaabe studies and/or Anishinaabe language, or Ho-Chunk studies and/or Ho-Chunk language is desirable.

An appropriate terminal degree is required, as is an excellent record of research and/or creative production, teaching, advising, and service. If applying at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level, the ideal candidates will be those with a distinguished record of teaching, advising, and service, preferably including administrative experience at a research institution.

The Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota is recognized as one of the leading programs in the field of Indigenous studies. Founded in 1969, ours was the first department of American Indian Studies ever created in the United States. The department embraces global directions in Indigenous studies, while remaining committed to the Dakota, Ho-Chunk, and Ojibwe communities of Mni Sota Makoce (Minnesota) and the region. Our internationally-renowned faculty are committed to challenging conventional academic approaches while also giving students strong backgrounds in critical areas of language revitalization, policy and law, history, gender and sexuality, social theory, cultural studies, museum studies and heritage studies, education, the arts, literary criticism, film, and environmental and social justice. The department is recognized for its excellence in language teaching and revitalization, particularly in the Dakota and Ojibwe languages. All of this draws on the foundation of a thriving Native community on campus, in the Twin Cities, and throughout the state of Minnesota and the region. The Department is launching a Ph.D. program in American Indian and Indigenous Studies, and expects to admit its first cohort of students in Fall 2025. As of Fall 2024, the Department is moving into its own building which will hold office, instructional, event, and community space. To learn more, visit American Indian Studies | College of Liberal Arts

Faculty in the Department of American Indian Studies in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active research agenda that includes publication, teach courses in area(s) of specialty as well as core AIS curriculum, advise students, and contribute service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader communities as appropriate. For information on workload guidelines and principles, visit this resource. https://faculty-d8.dev.umn.edu/sites/faculty.umn.edu/files/2020-09/american_indian_studies.pdf

The Department of American Indian Studies also endorses the 2023 TRUTH Report recommendations, which call for institutional accountability for Indigenous lands seized to create the Permanent University Fund and ongoing university relations with Tribal Nations. For more information on the TRUTH Report, visit TRUTH Project - Resources / Indian Affairs For more information on the Department of American Indian Studies's response to the TRUTH Report, visit this resource. Statement of the Department of American Indian Studies on the TRUTH Report and Demands

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply online. To apply, please visit Tenured or Tenure-Track Professor, Open Rank Hire in American Indian Studies!. To be considered for this position, please click on "Apply Here" and follow the instructions. You will have an opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach the required materials.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Additional documents must be attached by accessing your "My Activities" page. The following materials must be attached to your online applications. 1) letter of intent, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of connection to Indigenous community, and 4) names, addresses, and email contact information for three references as a separate attachment in "My Activities." For more information on how to use this feature, visit this link. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

The review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, or until positions are filled. We encourage applications before that date, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For further information, please email James M. Carlisle, Administrative Manager, at carlisle@umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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