Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

Teaching Faculty - American Indian Studies Program

Milwaukee, WI

Full Time

JR10016036

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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

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.

To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Teaching-Faculty---American-Indian-Studies-Program_JR10016036.

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