University of Minnesota--Faculty Position Native American Education

The Department of Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor: American Indian/Alaska Native Education position beginning August 26, 2013. This is a nine month appointment with the possibility of summer employment.

Essential qualifications include: An earned doctorate in PK-12 education or related field from a regionally accredited institution (i.e. curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, general teaching methods, special education, supervision, multicultural education); three years teaching experience at the PK-12 level, preferably in American Indian, Alaska Native, First Nation schools; a current Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, or Secondary Teaching license; and evidence of research and a scholarship agenda.

Desired qualifications include: Demonstrated ability to work with the American Indian, Alaska Native, and First Nation populations, as well as other under-represented groups. Demonstrated ability to work with American Indian, Alaska Native, or First Nation students and their communities. Demonstrated involvement and ability to effect change in indigenous communities. Demonstrated knowledge of local indigenous languages and cultures. Demonstrated course work or experience in one or more of the following: curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, general teaching methods, special education, supervision, or multicultural education. Evidence of experience and/or teaching with integrated (online learning) technology, experience teaching diverse groups of students, and a commitment to social justice.  

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include teaching selected courses in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education, Tribal Master's degree programs, or general teacher education programs. In addition, responsibilities may include advising students, supervising student teacher candidates, conducting research, participating in community and university service, and other duties as assigned.

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience.

Starting Date: August 26, 2013  

Program/Unit Description

The University of Minnesota Duluth is a comprehensive regional university of 11,000 students located at the western end of Lake Superior, in Duluth, Minnesota. The UMD home page may be found at http://www.d.umn.edu

The Department of Education is one of five departments in the College of Education and Human Service Professions. With 1100 students, it is the largest department on campus and offers a wide range of programs. The Department of Education home page may be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/educ  

Application Instructions

Please apply online via the Employment System at
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=108102

Applications received via email or hard copy will not be accepted.

Complete applications will include:
1) letter of application addressing qualifications - must be submitted online;
2) curriculum vitae - must be submitted online;
3) name and contact information of three references - must be submitted online;
4) unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of an interview) - may be submitted online or mailed to address below;
5) evidence of effective teaching such as teaching evaluations - may be submitted online or mailed to address below;
6) reprints of published scholarly articles (1-3) - may be submitted online or mailed to address below.

Send additional required documents to:
Dr. Molly Harney, Search Chair
412 Library Drive
Duluth, MN 55812-3029

Review of complete applications will begin on February 4, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, contact:
Dr. Molly Harney
218-726-6778 or mharney@d.umn.edu

***Smoking is prohibited on all UMD property. The smoking ban includes indoor facilities and the campus grounds, as well as all University vehicles.***
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the University of Minnesota Disability Specialist at 218-726-7725.

Individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.