Assistant Professor of Indigenous Bilingual Education

University of New Mexico•Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The LLSS Department at The University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking an Assistant Professor to join the Bilingual Education and TESOL (BETESOL) program. This position requires a candidate with research and teaching experience in language education, specializing in New Mexico Indigenous (Puebloan) Language Education. The role involves understanding and addressing the community needs and goals of New Mexico regarding Bilingual Education, particularly for Indigenous language teachers, scholars, and schools. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing knowledge of language teaching practices and fostering collaboration with communities, diverse cultures, and indigenizing frameworks, with an emphasis on power and social justice. The position includes a reduced course load (1/2 or 2/1) for the first two years, followed by a full course load (2/2) at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will cover introductory content courses such as 'Research in Bilingual and Second Language Classrooms and Communities,' 'Teaching the Native American Child,' 'Language and Education in Southwest Native American Communities,' and 'Education Across Cultures in the Southwest.' Additionally, the role involves teaching core LLSS curriculum courses like 'Issues in Language, Literacy, Sociocultural Studies' and 'Dissertation Seminar,' as well as preservice educator preparation courses such as 'Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students.' Faculty also teach doctoral core curriculum courses and are expected to support BETESOL courses integrated with the American Indian Education program, and design courses aligned with their expertise. UNM is New Mexico's premier research university, recognized as a Carnegie Very High Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. It is the only flagship university in the US with a majority Hispanic/Latino or Native American student population.

Requirements

An earned doctorate in Indigenous Language Education or related fields by August 2027.
Demonstrated proficiency as a speaker of a New Mexico Indigenous (Puebloan) Language.
Evidence of educational (research or teaching) work and experience in Indigenous Language Education.

Nice To Haves

Recognition and/or acknowledgement by community members of the candidate’s lived experiences and knowledge of the people, history, and community life of (a) New Mexico Indigenous Nation(s).
Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.
At least three years of teaching experience in Indigenous Language teaching and/or related experiences in New Mexico settings at any educational level.
Excellence or potential for excellence in scholarly research and publishing in Indigenous Language Education, Bilingual Indigenous Education, and/or related fields.
Robust and current formal academic preparation/advanced study in Indigenous Language Education, Language Teacher Preparation, and/or Native American Studies, preferably linked to New Mexico contexts.
Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Indigenous Language Education and Bilingual Indigenous Education.
Ability or the potential to advise and direct graduate work.
Interest in, commitment to, and/or evidence of strong work in community-engaged approaches through outreach, advocacy, and collaboration with communities and Indigenous Nations in New Mexico.
Excellent bilingual (NM Puebloan Indigenous Language and English) communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and teach in the Bilingual Education and TESOL (BETESOL) program.
Specialize in New Mexico Indigenous (Puebloan) Language Education.
Address community needs and goals related to Bilingual Education for Indigenous language teachers, scholars, and schools.
Contribute to and further understandings of language teaching practices.
Collaborate with communities, diverse cultures, and indigenizing frameworks.
Teach introductory content courses (e.g., Research in Bilingual and Second Language Classrooms and Communities; Teaching the Native American Child; Language and Education in Southwest Native American Communities; Education Across Cultures in the Southwest).
Teach LLSS core curriculum courses (e.g., Issues in Language, Literacy, Sociocultural Studies; and Dissertation Seminar).
Teach preservice educator preparation courses (e.g., Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students).
Teach doctoral courses required in the core curriculum.
Support the teaching of BETESOL courses integrated with the American Indian Education program.
Design courses aligned with expertise.
Advise and direct graduate work.