Teaching Professor in American Indian & Indigenous Studies

The American Indian & Indigenous Studies Program (AIIS) seeks a dynamic professional to join our team as a Teaching Professor. This position will teach two 3-credit courses per semester and one to two 3-credit summer courses. In addition, they will serve as the academic advisor for students pursuing a certificate in AIIS.

In addition to home departments, advisors in L&S are a part of an active advising community and interdependent system. During the academic year, L&S advisors meet monthly as a consortium for information sharing and ongoing training. All L&S advisors also contribute to the campus Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program, for a couple weeks in summer and a few days in January, to advise new L&S first-year and transfer students.

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Required
PhD in American Indian & Indigenous Studies, or closely related field.

Required Qualifications:
- At least 7 years experience teaching at the college level and supervising teaching assistants.
- Experience with curriculum development and evaluation.
- Experience advising students.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

FEBRUARY 07, 2025

Minimum $72,220 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $72,220 - $100,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. You will be asked to upload the following:

1. A cover letter summarizing your interest in and relevant experience for this position (max 1 page);
2. A current CV focusing on education and activities most relevant to this position (max 5 pages);
3. A teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy (max 2 pages); and
4. Evidence of strong teaching excellence (e.g., awards, CV, syllabi, course evaluations, teaching observations, and other artifacts).

You will also be asked to supply information for three references. References will not be contacted without notice.

Your cover letter and CV should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to this role.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.

For questions on the position, contact: American Indian & Indigenous Studies, aiis@letsci.wisc.edu

Denise Wiyaka
denise.wiyaka@wisc.edu
608-263-0633
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Teaching Professor(TL022) or Teaching Associate Professor(TL056)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/AMER INDIAN&INDIGENOUS ST

Academic Staff-Renewable

310397-AS