Assistant Professor, History, Indigenous North America [R0153365]
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, History, Indigenous North America. The successful candidate will teach existing Indigenous/American Indian/Native American/First Nations history courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level and propose new courses in their areas of specialization that will expand our curriculum. We especially welcome candidates whose research and teaching has a geographic focus on the North American West. UNLV is situated on the traditional homelands of the Nuwu (Southern Paiute people), and we value knowledge of the Indigenous nations that have stewarded these lands from time immemorial, including the Las Vegas Band of Paiutes and the Moapa Band of Paiutes. UNLV is a member of the Newberry Consortium of American Indian Studies (NCAIS). We encourage applications from candidates with robust scholarly research and publication agendas who are also interested in community engagement.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in History or related interdisciplinary fields from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Candidates who are in ABD status will be considered.
- Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
- Use Campus Values to guide decisions and actions and demonstrate Rebel spirit.
Nice To Haves
- Research and teaching with a geographic focus on the North American West.
- Knowledge of the Indigenous nations that have stewarded the lands UNLV is situated on, including the Las Vegas Band of Paiutes and the Moapa Band of Paiutes.
Responsibilities
- Teach existing Indigenous/American Indian/Native American/First Nations history courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Propose new courses in their areas of specialization that will expand our curriculum.
- Conduct robust scholarly research and publication agendas.
- Engage with the community.
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
