Community College Faculty - Native American Studies

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Cloquet, MN

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About The Position

The successful candidate for the American Indian Studies Instructor will: Teach a variety of college courses related to American Indian Studies, with particular emphasis on the Anishinaabeg culture and history. Assist the American Indian Studies/Anishinaabeg Program Coordinator with planning, program review/assessment, student outreach/recruitment, mentoring/advising students, and new curriculum/program development. Collaborate effectively as a contributing team member within the Anishinaabe-gikendaasowinan programs, supporting shared goals and program success. Participate in accreditation, student success, and other institutional initiatives. Be able to teach using a variety of delivery methodologies ranging from in-person to online to hybrid/blended courses and including the use of learning management systems. Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-dimensional campus community, with a special focus on American Indian students as well as students with a broad range of skill levels. Exhibit a strong commitment to supporting diverse students through instruction, active participation in campus activities, and other college and state system-level initiatives. Participate in program and campus life through service on committees and attendance at campus activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Native American Studies or with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in courses which support the development of expertise in the assigned field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in American Indian Studies; or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter graduate credits) in American Indian Studies.
• Ability to teach in a second field such as Anishinaabe Language or the willingness to complete the necessary work to meet the requirements for second credential field during the probationary period.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the American Indian culture and history, and evidence of involvement in urban and/or reservation communities
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Prior teaching experience in a tribal and/or two-year post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a student population encompassing a broad range of skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including committee work.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Online and hybrid/blended teaching experience, including the use of learning management systems and videoconferencing technology in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of college courses related to American Indian Studies, with particular emphasis on the Anishinaabeg culture and history.
• Assist the American Indian Studies/Anishinaabeg Program Coordinator with planning, program review/assessment, student outreach/recruitment, mentoring/advising students, and new curriculum/program development.
• Collaborate effectively as a contributing team member within the Anishinaabe-gikendaasowinan programs, supporting shared goals and program success.
• Participate in accreditation, student success, and other institutional initiatives.
• Be able to teach using a variety of delivery methodologies ranging from in-person to online to hybrid/blended courses and including the use of learning management systems.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-dimensional campus community, with a special focus on American Indian students as well as students with a broad range of skill levels.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to supporting diverse students through instruction, active participation in campus activities, and other college and state system-level initiatives.
• Participate in program and campus life through service on committees and attendance at campus activities

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time