Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies (3833)

Posting Number: req712 9 Month Faculty Tenure Track College of Arts and Letters Idaho State University Pocatello - Main

Primary Purpose

The Department of Anthropology at Idaho State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in American Indian Studies. We seek to carry on our long-standing tradition of American Indian Studies and community-based applied indigenous research by hiring an active scholar with evidence of superior teaching ability and an active research program. We will begin reviewing application materials December 10, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will start August 2019.

Idaho State University is situated in the picturesque Portneuf River Valley of Southeastern Idaho, near the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and combines exceptional academics with the natural beauty of the West. ISU faculty and students are leaders in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in the areas of energy, health professions, nuclear research, teaching, humanities, social sciences, engineering, performing and visual arts, technology, biological sciences, pharmacy, and business. ISU is the state's designated lead institution in health professions and medical education.

Idaho State University, a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution founded in 1901, serves a diverse population by attracting students from around the world to its Idaho campuses. At the main campus in Pocatello, and at locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls, ISU offers access to high-quality education in more than 280 programs. Over 13,000 students attend ISU, receiving education and training in those programs. To read more, visit: https://www.isu.edu/ Key Responsibilities

The candidate will teach 6 courses (3 per semester), including introductory courses in American Indian Studies, upper level courses, and graduate courses. Faculty are expected to supervise graduate and undergraduate students, perform university and professional service, and conduct active research that involves students. Priority will be given to candidates who complement current faculty expertise and advance the Department’s strategic mission (see departmental website at https://isu.edu/anthropology/).

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates will have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment in Anthropology, American Indian Studies, or Linguistics. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience working with Native American peoples and be fluent or literate in a Northern Uto-Aztecan language or a Western Native American language or have extensive knowledge and experience working with a Western Native American language family. Preferred Qualifications

Research specialty is open, but we prefer candidates with research topics directly relevant to American Indian Studies, such as language preservation, sovereignty, indigenous rights, Native identity, culture and philosophies, health, decolonization, law and governance, or education. We also prefer candidates who demonstrate inventive undergraduate teaching, are dedicated to student mentoring, abilities to contribute to American Indian Studies program development, and teach undergraduate and graduate students in multicultural university settings. Preference will be given for knowledge of and/or established ability to engage in meaningful and sustainable outreach with Native American communities of Idaho and the Intermountain West.

 Apply online at https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=712&site=1

Please submit the following documents with your application: Cover letter (that includes a statement of interest with goals for both teaching and research) and a curriculum vitae (with names and contact information for three professional references).

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 10, 2018. However, the position will remain open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Includes a competitive benefits package. Offers of employment may be conditional pending successful completion of a background investigation.