Indigenous Liberal Studies (Ils) Adjunct Faculty

IAIA is seeking an accomplished scholar who has an academic background in Native American anthropology or sociology and has taught courses which incorporate indigenous perspectives. This faculty position will aid in enhancing the professional growth of current courses in IAIA’s ILS program, an integral and exciting part of the Institute’s degree programs and curriculum.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching ILS courses, which explore the historical context, criticism, theory and methodologies of Native American issues from an anthropological and sociological perspective.
• Developing and expanding the existing ILS course offerings.
• Maintaining regular office hours, and participating ILS department activities

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Requires a Master’s degree, with recent and relevant experience teaching Indigenous and Native American Studies experience at the college level. 
• Must have a demonstrated record in high level of professional achievement. 
• Must demonstrate a proven background in anthropology, social sciences, and research methodologies. 
• Experience with American Indian and Alaska Native communities and cultures required. 

PREFERRED: 

• Doctorate degree.
• College level teaching experience, both at the introductory level as well as the upper level. 
• Experience teaching at least 4 courses per semester. 
• Experience advising students, supervising senior projects, serving on faculty councils and faculty committees. 

APPLY: 

Applicants are encouraged to view the detailed outline of this position’s full job description and application instructions is accessible at:  http://www.iaia.edu/jobs/

• Apply via: http://www.iaia.edu/jobs/ 
• Upload resume and cover letter
• Native Preference applies. Please send CIB/Tribal Enrollment if claiming preference. 
• Under IAIA’s Congressional charter and in accordance with our commitment to recruit and empower qualified Native people to carry out our mission, IAIA gives preference in hiring to Native Americans to the maximum extent practicable.
• Will be asked to submit official transcripts and writing samples.
• The standard background check will be conducted on finalists 

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILED