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

Applications must demonstrate evidence of research on sustainable Indigenous community development, preferably in the areas of policy, governance, economics, law, Pueblo studies, Apache studies, Indigenous urban studies, or global Indigenous issues. Sustainable Indigenous community development reflects an interdisciplinary study of Indigenous communities and Native Nations. Developing Indigenous communities considers the needs of the whole community including the land, environment, economy, people, wellness, and way of life. This focused expertise aligns with the mission of NAS’s degree programs and the current needs of Native Nations in New Mexico and beyond. This faculty position will work with Native and New Mexico communities in helping to facilitate community-engaged research projects designed for sustainable Indigenous community development.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualification 1 - Ph.D. in Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, or closely related field by start date of appointment.
• Minimum Qualification 2 - Evidence of 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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