Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

9d • $30,355 - $50,000

About The Position

The American Indian Studies (AIS) Program in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s College of Letters & Science invites applications for a 9-month Teaching Faculty I or II position, anticipated to start in January 2027. The position carries 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 bring expertise in their own specialization. Applicants from multiple disciplines, including those with interdisciplinary work, are welcome.

The AIS Program is strongly committed to Indigenous language revitalization, Indigenous pedagogy and methodologies, and land-based education. Courses may be offered in a combination of in-class and online formats. The position assists with defining program objectives and carrying out program duties, developing effective teaching techniques and instructional models, assessing learner performance, and providing classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading. It may also involve supervising instructional-support employees as needed.

Compensation ranges from $30,355 to $50,000, with the final offer determined by qualifications and experience. Applicants must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae online. Finalists will provide three professional or supervisor references through an external reference-checking tool; references will not be contacted before applicants are notified. Employment requires a criminal background check and employment eligibility verification.

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.
• Teach a 4-4 course load, including courses jointly offered with the History Department and courses offered within the AIS Program.
• Teach core courses in American Indian Studies and provide expertise in the successful applicant’s specialization.
• 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 instructional goals in the disciplinary area and help identify where new techniques could be useful.

What This Job Offers

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