Assistant Professor (tenure earning), The Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University

Assistant Professor (tenure earning), The Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University

Deadline: Deadline: February 12, 2010 (screening begins January 11,
2009)

Website: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175406734
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The Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University
invites qualified applicants to apply for a tenure-earning Assistant
Professor position in Native American Studies. Qualifications include an
earned doctorate in Native American Studies or terminal degree in a
related field at time of appointment. Successful candidates must be able
to teach existing introductory and advanced courses in Native American
Studies, in addition to courses in their area of specialization.
Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester,
professional development and scholarship, and service.

Northern Michigan University is a laptop university, and the Center for
Native American Studies offers some courses via distance education
employing multiple technologies. Therefore, proficiency, or the
willingness to become proficient, in utilizing instructional
technologies is expected. Highly desirable qualifications include
experience teaching in higher education, preferably in Native American
Studies, a demonstrated commitment to social justice, flexibility in
working with a diverse student population, experience working with
American Indian students, the ability to develop additional Native
American Studies courses, mentor students, and assisting with outreach
efforts in these areas on campus and in the wider community.

The Center currently offers an interdisciplinary academic minor that
draws from departments across the University with core courses offered
by the Center. Successful candidates would have experience in curriculum
development and be able to assist in the continued growth of the Native
American Studies program leading to the eventual establishment of either
an undergraduate major or a Graduate Certificate in Native American
Studies.

Northern Michigan University is located in the city of Marquette in
Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake
Superior, centrally located among five Anishinaabe reservations offering
a thriving Native community. A desirable candidate would be able to draw
upon this region's unique Anishinaabe cultural heritage.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010