Assistant Professor of First Nations Studies UW Green Bay

Posting Date: February, 2010

Position Number: F124

Essential Job Functions:

Will teach 21 credits fulfilling the General Education and Ethnic Studies requirements for students, upper-level courses in First Nations Studies and courses in Humanities within the person’s area of expertise. Will perform scholarly activities consistent with rank and contribute to the ongoing programmatic development of the department, as well as facilitate close ties with local tribal nations, and participate in the development of the Professional Program in Education Center for First Nations Studies.

Qualifications:

Required:

Doctorate from an accredited institution in field related to First Nations Studies with a strong background in First Nations culture including fields such as history, education, or oral tradition. Will consider ABD candidates with the expectation that the degree is completed by the end of the first-year contract period. The successful candidate must have strong potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate education and indigenous teaching methods, and communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work with a diverse array of students and colleagues including faculty in First Nations Studies, Humanistic Studies, and Education.

Preferred: Experience working with tribal Elders and working with local tribal communities.

Starting Date: August 23, 2010

Conditions of Appointment:

Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s).

Salary:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent

benefits package

including participation in a state retirement plan.

(Total Compensation Estimator).

To Apply:

Submit a letter of application that specifically addresses qualifications for the essential job functions listed above, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of all graduate work and three current letters of recommendation.

Submit application materials to:
Chair, Search Committee First Nations Studies,

TH 331
Univ of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

Phone: (920) 465-2185
Fax: (920) 465-2890

Electronic submission of application materials will NOT be considered.

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by April 9, 2010. Files must be complete to be considered.

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