Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

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Position Title:

Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Faculty I

Job Duties:

The American Indian Studies (AIS) Program invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position in the College of Letters & Science at UWM. This 9-month position will be responsible for a 4-4 teaching load with two of those courses per semester jointly offered with the History Department and two offered solely within the AIS Program. One of the jointly offered courses will satisfy the ACT 31 requirement for Wisconsin Educators. The successful applicant will be able to effectively teach core courses in the AIS program and provide expertise within their own specialization. We welcome applicants from multiple disciplines, including interdisciplinary work.

Anticipated start date is January 2027.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

• Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

Department:

The AIS Program has a strong commitment to Indigenous language revitalization, Indigenous pedagogy, methodologies and land-based education. Course offerings can be a combination of in-class and online. Please see our webpage for AIS and the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education, a closely associated research unit on campus. https://uwm.edu/american-indian-studies/ https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/

Compensation: $30,355 up to $50,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience).

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in American Indian Studies, History, or closely related field
• Coursework in American Indian/ Native/ Indigenous studies or comparable experience
• Teaching Experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or other terminal degree in field directly related to American Indian Studies or PhD in History is preferred
• Coursework in American Indian/ Native/ Indigenous studies
• Experience working with people of different cultures, experiences, and values
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS, e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
  
  

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide both:

• A Cover Letter and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

PLEASE NOTE: Curricula vitae (CV) and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and CV /resume will not be considered.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications

Apply by the application deadline, November 29th, 2026.

Contact Information:

Angela Broderick - HR Coordinator

Email: wickhama@uwm.edu (preferred contact method)

Phone: (414) 229-3379

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CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).