Assistant Professor of American Indian Education

Assistant Professor Of American Indian Education

Assistant Professor Of American Indian Education

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department: Language Literacy Sociocultural LL (842A)

Academic Location: College Of Education

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

The University Of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate in American Indian Education or related fields by August 2026.
2. Scholarly evidence of expertise in American Indian Education or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 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.
2. At least three years of teaching experience and/or related experiences in PreK-12 public schools, BIE, and/or tribal controlled schools.
3. Excellence or potential for excellence in scholarly research and publishing in American Indian Education, and/or related field.
4. Robust and current formal academic preparation/advanced study in American Indian Education.
5. Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in American Indian Education.
6. Ability or the potential to advise and direct graduate work.
7. Interest in and commitment to a community engaged approach to outreach and collaboration with communities and Indigenous Nations in the Southwest.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested applicants should apply and submit documents via UNMJOBS. The best consideration is October 26, 2025. This position will be open until filled. The University of New Mexico is 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. UNM is the premier research university in the state of New Mexico. UNM is a Carnegie Very High Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, the only flagship university in the US with most students who are Hispanic/Latino or Native American.

To apply, candidates should submit a complete application for review, including all the following items. Only application materials requested will be considered: 1. A signed letter of application (cover letter), including a statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications criteria described above. Because the University is committed to serving the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, applicants should include information about how they will further this objective in their cover letter. 2. A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV). 3. Transcripts of all graduate coursework (from highest degree and content area; readable, unofficial copies will be accepted), 4. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five professional references, included in the CV. 5. One sample of scholarly work. 6. A statement of research aims and commitments. 7. A statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy. 8. A letter from the graduate chair indicating the status of dissertation work (required only for Ph.D. Candidate applicants). 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.