Indigenous Studies Tenure-Track Full-Time Assistant/Associate Professor

We welcome applications from Indigenous Studies scholars with expertise in a wide variety of disciplinary and research foci including tribal or community governance, environmental studies, language and culture reclamation and revitalization, cultural geographies and/or philosophies, whose experience in research, teaching, and community/collegial service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence, diversity, and engagement with tribal communities. Geographic area of expertise is open but we especially encourage applicants with research experience in California Indigenous communities. The successful candidate will also have a strong record of research productivity, demonstrated ability to obtain external research funding, commitment to student mentoring and supervision, and teaching excellence. Evidence of using decolonizing methodologies and sustained engagement with Indigenous communities is imperative. Candidates are expected to have a completed Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of appointment.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of Indigenous Studies scholars at UCLA and be a faculty member in the Department of American Indian Studies. For more information on the American Indian Studies Center and the AIS Interdepartmental Program, which will transition from Interdepartmental Program to Department this year, visit: http://www.aisc.ucla.edu/ and http://www.americanindianstudies.ucla.edu

Complete applications should include: 1) a cover letter addressing current and future research, teaching, and community engagement; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) the names and email addresses of three references 4) two writing samples (samples will not be returned); 5) a statement of research; 6) a statement of teaching; 7) a statement that describes the candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI statement); 8) A completed authorization to release information form.

Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit web site at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07818 beginning October 3, 2022. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received; candidates are urged to apply before November 7, 2022 to ensure full consideration but the position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

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Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Paul V. Kroskrity, Search Committee Chair, at Paulvk@anthro.ucla.edu.

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