Community College Faculty - Native American Studies

Job Description

The successful candidate for the American Indian Studies Instructor will:

• Teach a variety of college courses related to American Indian Studies, with particular emphasis on the Anishinaabeg culture and history.
• Assist the American Indian Studies/Anishinaabeg Program Coordinator with planning, program review/assessment, student outreach/recruitment, mentoring/advising students, and new curriculum/program development.
• Collaborate effectively as a contributing team member within the Anishinaabe-gikendaasowinan programs, supporting shared goals and program success.
• Participate in accreditation, student success, and other institutional initiatives.
• Be able to teach using a variety of delivery methodologies ranging from in-person to online to hybrid/blended courses and including the use of learning management systems.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-dimensional campus community, with a special focus on American Indian students as well as students with a broad range of skill levels.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to supporting diverse students through instruction, active participation in campus activities, and other college and state system-level initiatives.
• Participate in program and campus life through service on committees and attendance at campus activities

Salary Range: $47,185 - $71,893 Annual base wage

The above salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Native American Studies or with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in courses which support the development of expertise in the assigned field.

Preferred Qualification

• Master's degree in American Indian Studies; or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter graduate credits) in American Indian Studies.
• Ability to teach in a second field such as Anishinaabe Language or the willingness to complete the necessary work to meet the requirements for second credential field during the probationary period.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the American Indian culture and history, and evidence of involvement in urban and/or reservation communities
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Prior teaching experience in a tribal and/or two-year post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a student population encompassing a broad range of skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including committee work.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Online and hybrid/blended teaching experience, including the use of learning management systems and videoconferencing technology in the classroom.

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Telework (No) Telework is not available