Assistant Professor - Yuhaaviatam Endowed Chair of Native American Studies
About The Position
The University of Redlands invites applications for the Yuhaaviatam Endowed Chair of Native American Studies, a tenure-track Assistant Professor position housed within the Department of Race and Ethnic Studies. Appointment as Associate Professor is possible based on qualifications. The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar or scholar-practitioner whose teaching, research, and community engagement advance Native American Tribes and communities through applied, interdisciplinary, and community-centered approaches. Relevant areas may include public policy, Tribal governance, political science, health, education, environmental studies, economic development, business, and related fields. The Endowed Chair will expand the Native American Studies curriculum through innovative interdisciplinary courses that prepare students to become leaders and changemakers in Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. The Chair will serve as a visible academic and community leader, cultivate relationships with Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, community partners, and alumni, and support Native American student recruitment, retention, mentorship, leadership development, and career readiness. The role translates academic learning into career pathways that advance Tribal Nations and Native American communities by building opportunities for experiential learning, community-engaged scholarship, and internships. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience collaborating with Tribal Nations and Native American organizations in Southern California. The University recognizes that candidates may demonstrate excellence through different combinations of scholarship, professional practice, Tribal leadership, teaching, and community engagement.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. or J.D., or near completion of the degree, is required at the time of appointment. If the Ph.D. is incomplete at appointment, the candidate may begin at instructor rank and convert to assistant professor upon completion within a reasonable, agreed-upon period.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Tribal Nations, particularly in Southern California.
- Success mentoring and supporting Native American and Indigenous students.
- Experience developing interdisciplinary, experiential curricula connecting academic learning with Tribal priorities, community engagement, and diverse professional pathways.
- Evidence of community-engaged scholarship, professional practice, or leadership benefiting Indigenous communities.
- Ability to develop partnerships that create research, internship, and career opportunities for students.
- Community-engaged research or professional experience in Tribal governance, public policy, education, healthcare, economic development, environmental stewardship, cultural resource management, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Expand the Native American Studies curriculum through innovative, interdisciplinary courses.
- Prepare students to become leaders and changemakers in Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
- Serve as a visible academic and community leader.
- Cultivate relationships with Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, community partners, and alumni.
- Support Native American student recruitment, retention, mentorship, leadership development, and career readiness.
- Build opportunities for experiential learning, community-engaged scholarship, and internships that connect academic learning with career pathways.
- Build meaningful partnerships responsive to the needs and interests of Tribal Nations and Native American communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
