Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor of American Indian EducationAlbuquerque, NM, United States|req34704Posted on: 9/28/2025 Back to SearchAssistant Professor of American Indian Education Posting Numberreq34704 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track Hiring DepartmentLanguage Literacy Sociocultural LL (842A) Academic LocationCollege of Education CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits
EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryThe LLSS Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to become part of the American
Indian Education program. The candidate’s research and teaching experience will reflect preparation in American Indian Education or related field, as well as familiarity with Indigenous language revitalization, Indigenous pedagogy, and Indigenous research methodologies. The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in American Indian Education, or related fields before Fall 2026. The
successful candidate will have a reduced course load for two years, before assuming a full course load at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including core content courses (e.g., History of American Indian Education, Teaching the Native American Child, and Issues in American Indian Education), AIE curriculum area courses (e.g., Language and Education in SW Indigenous Communities, Education Across Cultures of the
SW, and Science and Native American Education) and a preservice educator preparation course (i.e., Foundations of American Indian Education). QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in American Indian Education or related fields by August 2026. Scholarly evidence of expertise in American Indian Education or related field.Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding
of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.At least three years of teaching experience and/or related experiences in PreK-12 public schools, BIE, and/or tribal controlled schools.Excellence or potential for excellence in scholarly research and publishing in American Indian Education, and/or related field.Robust and current formal
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