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.
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