Assistant Professor of American Indian Education

Benefits Eligible 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. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary The LLSS Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to become part of the American Indian Education program. The candidate’s research and teaching experience will reflect preparation in American Indian Education or related field, as well as familiarity with Indigenous language revitalization, Indigenous pedagogy, and Indigenous research methodologies. The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in American Indian Education, or related fields before Fall 2026. The successful candidate will have a reduced course load for two years, before assuming a full course load at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including core content courses (e.g., History of American Indian Education, Teaching the Native American Child, and Issues in American Indian Education), AIE curriculum area courses (e.g., Language and Education in SW Indigenous Communities, Education Across Cultures of the SW, and Science and Native American Education) and a preservice educator preparation course (i.e., Foundations of American Indian Education).

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.
9. Interested applicants should apply and submit documents via UNMJOBS. The best consideration is October 26, 2025. This position will be open until filled.
10. 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.
11. 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.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.

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.

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