Open Rank - Law of Indigenous Peoples Program

Position
Summary:

The University of New Mexico School of Law (UNM) invites applications for
one or more tenured or tenure-track faculty positions with a focus on Indian
Law, to begin in the Fall of 2026. We seek candidates with a
demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service,
who are enthusiastic about training the next generation of lawyers who will work
with Indigenous communities.

Successful candidates will teach a range of courses in the Indian Law
curriculum. These may include foundational and advanced courses in Federal
Indian Law, the legal systems of sovereign tribal nations, international and comparative Indigenous law, and courses at
the intersection of Indian Law and other substantive areas of legal
practice. The faculty member may also contribute to the broader
curriculum of the School of Law, depending on interest and expertise.

This position is a core part of UNM's Law and Indigenous Peoples
Program (the Program), one of the most prominent and comprehensive
Indian Law programs in the country. The faculty member will actively
participate in the Program, which includes: The Indian Law Certificate
Program, which offers students a structured opportunity to specialize
in Indian Law, preparing them for legal careers serving Native communities; The Southwest Indian Law Clinic, in which students provide legal
representation to Native clients, tribal governments, and organizations that
serve Indigenous populations; and The Tribal Law Journal, a
student-edited, online legal journal that advances scholarship on Indigenous law
and governance in tribal, national, and international contexts.

Depending on experience and interest, the candidate may also have the
opportunity to assume leadership roles within the Program.
These may include serving as Director of the Law and Indigenous Peoples
Program, faculty advisor to the Tribal Law Journal,
or faculty advisor to the UNM Chapter of the Native American Law
Students Association (NALSA).

The University of New Mexico School of Law has long been recognized for its
deep institutional commitment to Indian Law, tribal sovereignty, and
Indigenous rights. UNM Law has one of the highest percentages of
Native American students and faculty in the country and has built a national
reputation for fostering close relationships between faculty and students,
innovative and collaborative pedagogy, and a strong emphasis on public service
and community engagement. The Law School offers a supportive scholarly environment,
a robust mentorship culture, and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio that facilitates meaningful engagement between faculty and students.

As a public institution serving the state
of New Mexico and its many sovereign tribal nations, we especially value
candidates who demonstrate a commitment to
cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and
to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global
communities.

We also value candidates from varied backgrounds and perspectives,
including women, individuals with disabilities, people who attended law school
later in their careers, people from rural origins, first-generation college
graduates, veterans, and groups historically marginalized in American life.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree

Preferred
Qualifications:

• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching.
• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in academic scholarship.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.