Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies and Native American Studies

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

5d • $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Borderlands and Ethnic Studies Department at New Mexico State University seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor who is qualified to teach courses in Ethnic Studies and Native American Studies, preferably through a broad Borderlands lens. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or Native American Studies; have the skills and knowledge to contribute to further developing curriculum and events/programming in Ethnic Studies and Native American Studies; and contribute to student-focused recruitment and retention strategies in the department; including continuing to forge partnerships with NMSU’s American Indian Programs student services unit as well as other related units across campus.

Requirements

• Possess an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o or Latino/x/e Studies, and/or Native American Studies.
• Possess the ability to recruit and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of providing service to the professional and/or academic community.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or Native American Studies
• Skills and knowledge to contribute to further developing curriculum and events/programming in Ethnic Studies and Native American Studies
• Teaching courses in Ethnic Studies and Native American Studies, preferably through a broad Borderlands lens.

Responsibilities

• Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in one or more of the department's three programs.
• Publish/disseminate research and scholarly/creative productions aligned with their research agenda in one or more of the department's fields.
• Participate in faculty governance, strategic planning, curriculum review and development, student outcome assessment, and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to student-focused recruitment and retention strategies in the department.
• Forge partnerships with NMSU’s American Indian Programs student services unit as well as other related units across campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree