Instructor in Navajo Culture/Language & Elementary Education

Dine College•Chinle Agency, AZ

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School for Dine Studies and Education at Tsaile Campus is seeking an Instructor in Navajo Culture/Language & Elementary Education. This position involves teaching across three levels of discipline, including Navajo Language, Navajo Culture, and Teacher Education courses for early childhood, AA Elementary Education, and BA Elementary Education programs. The candidate will perform all faculty duties in accordance with the highest professional standards, as outlined by the Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual and the position description. Essential functions include teaching, student advising, research and creative activities, committee assignments, and community service, which may involve off-campus activities, evening or weekend duties, and student recruitment/retention efforts. Teaching responsibilities encompass classroom and laboratory time, maintaining competence, preparing materials, conferring with students, directing research and portfolios, supervising practicums and internships, and evaluating student work. Student advising focuses on academic, curricular, and career guidance. Research involves creating and advancing knowledge in the field. Professional service utilizes expertise to serve the profession and community. The faculty member must be proficient in teaching Navajo language, Navajo culture, and teacher education courses at the specified levels.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Education/Multicultural Education
Proficiency in Navajo culture
Proficiency in Navajo language
Effective human relation skills
Good communication skills
Sound classroom management skills
Technologically proficient
Ability to acquire Online teaching certification promptly
Ability to tailor lesson plans to fit different learning styles of students with varying backgrounds
Ability to understand diversity and equity in education
Must possess or acquire Defensive Driving certification
Must have a valid state driver's license
Speak Dine bizaad
Write Navajo text

Nice To Haves

PhD Degree

Responsibilities

Teach Navajo Language courses
Teach Navajo Culture courses
Teach Teacher education courses at three levels: early childhood, AA Elementary Education, and BA Elementary Education
Perform all duties of a faculty member faithfully and satisfactorily
Engage in student advising regarding academic, curricular, and career matters
Conduct research and creative activities to create and add knowledge in a field
Serve on committees
Engage in community service
Involve in off-campus activities, evening or weekend duties
Participate in student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts
Maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught
Prepare teaching materials
Confer with students on course materials
Direct research and develop portfolios
Direct group studies and practicum
Review written examinations and papers
Evaluate artistic presentations
Supervise independent study projects
Supervise or teach internships
Build courses in the Canvas Learning Management System
Communicate through email, chat, web conferencing, discussion forums, and announcements in the LMS
Explain and enforce educational learning policies