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Tenure Track Assistant Professor Indigenous Pedagogy

University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, United States, 83843

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Position: Assistant Professor - Indigenous Pedagogy (Tenure Track) The University of Idaho’s Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences announce a full-time 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in Indigenous Pedagogy. The ideal candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: elementary or secondary social studies, science methods or literacy, educational foundations, or Indigenous theories of learning, and graduate classes in Indigenous research methods. The candidate is expected to establish a focused line of scholarly inquiry and publication and grant submission record in Indigenous education and pedagogy that contributes to the Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP) and the cross-college Center for Interdisciplinary Indigenous Research and Education (CIIRE). The position includes advising undergraduate and graduate students, service activities (e.g., recruitment, retention, graduate accreditation), and outreach within the Teacher Education Program. Collaboration with Idaho’s Tribal Nations, the University of Idaho’s 11 signatory MOUs with Tribes, and regional education partners serving Indigenous youth is expected. The role contributes to EHHS’s capacity to develop teacher education, leadership, and professional development programs addressing the needs of Tribal Nations and schools serving Native students. There is potential for summer employment if grant funded or teaching, negotiable annually with the Department Chair/Dean.

Unit/Department Summary The Department of Curriculum and Instruction leads hands-on experience for students pursuing education degrees and certification. Programs include undergraduate degrees in Career and Technical Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education; graduate programs in Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction. Classes are delivered on the Moscow campus, Coeur d’Alene and Boise centers, in Twin Falls, and via extensive online instruction. Administrative and organizational details are available at uidaho.edu/ed/ci.

Responsibilities

Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses related to Indigenous pedagogy and other assigned areas.

Establish and grow a scholarly research program focused on Indigenous education and pedagogy; pursue grant opportunities and publish findings.

Advise undergraduate and graduate students; participate in recruitment, retention, and accreditation activities.

Engage in outreach and service within the Teacher Education Program and collaborate with Tribal Nations and regional education partners.

Develop and contribute to grant proposals and cross-college collaborations to serve Indigenous communities and rural contexts.

Minimum Education / Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

PhD or EdD in a field of Education or related field by start date. ABD applicants welcome to apply.

Experience working with Tribal Nations.

Two years experience teaching in K-12 setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with University-Tribal Nation partnerships.

3+ years’ experience designing and implementing educational programs at K-12 and higher education levels in Indigenous education and/or Indigenous language, culture, or history studies.

Experience working with schools and communities in rural and Indigenous contexts.

Scholarly publication record and/or grant funding experience.

Experience with grant writing.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Not required.

Application Details Posting Date: 03/28/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions To Applicants: Include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, teaching/outreach/service philosophy (1-page max), scholarly focus statement (1-page max), unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. Application review will begin on 04/28/2025 and continue until a suitable applicant pool is identified. For inquiries, contact Dr. Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, Search Committee Chair, at 208-885-2165 or vstevens@uidaho.edu.

Applicants should clearly communicate how they meet all required qualifications. More information is available at the University of Idaho Human Resources site. This is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Note This description is intended to reflect the current job and may be adjusted as necessary.

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