Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The American Indian Studies (AIS) Program in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position. This is a 9-month appointment with a 4-4 teaching load: two courses per semester jointly offered with the History Department and two offered solely within AIS. One jointly offered course will satisfy the ACT 31 requirement for Wisconsin Educators. The successful applicant will teach core AIS courses and contribute expertise in their area of specialization. Applicants from multiple disciplines, including interdisciplinary fields, are welcome.

The AIS Program is committed to Indigenous language revitalization, Indigenous pedagogy and methodologies, and land-based education. Course offerings may combine in-class and online instruction. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Requirements

• Master's degree in American Indian Studies, History, or a closely related field.
• Coursework in American Indian, Native, or Indigenous studies, or comparable experience.
• Teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or other terminal degree in a field directly related to American Indian Studies, or a PhD in History.
• Coursework in American Indian, Native, or Indigenous studies.
• Experience working with people of different cultures, experiences, and values.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining program objectives and play a major role in carrying out program duties.
• Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of work-unit employees involved in instructional support, as needed.
• Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
• Provide classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
• Assist in developing techniques or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in the disciplinary area and may help identify how new techniques could be useful.
• Teach a 4-4 course load, including courses jointly offered with the History Department and courses offered solely within the AIS Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level