Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor in Native American History Job at TRI

Overview

Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor in Native American History – The University of New Mexico seeks applications for an Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor in the History of Native America with an anticipated start date of August 2026. UNM, located in Albuquerque, is New Mexico’s flagship institution. It is a “very high activity” Carnegie Research University, a Minority-serving institution, and a Hispanic-serving institution. The History Department features strong interconnected teaching and graduate programs on the U.S. West, United States, and Latin America. UNM is a member of the Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies (NCAIS). The department seeks a scholar committed to historical research on Native America, who can offer undergraduate and graduate courses in Native American history, and who is prepared to mentor PhD and master’s students in a graduate program with a long tradition of training scholars in the field. Duties include teaching various courses in the program per semester.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: PhD in History or a related discipline with significant training and focus in Native American history, with degree awarded by the date of appointment.
• Preferred qualifications: (1) a record of publication or commitment to publish within the field of Native American History as demonstrated in the CV, cover letter, and writing sample; (2) university or college teaching experience, including ability to teach upper-division courses in Native American history and lower-division survey courses as demonstrated by sample syllabi, classroom experience, cover letter, and teaching evaluations; (3) interest and/or experience in mentoring undergraduates and graduate students at the master’s and PhD levels as demonstrated in the CV and cover letter; (4) ability in or potential for building relationships with Native communities and/or aligning research, teaching, or service with Native community interests and needs, as demonstrated in the CV, cover letter, and/or writing sample; and (5) a 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Native American history for undergraduate and graduate programs; mentor PhD and master’s students; participate in graduate program activities and contribute to the department’s teaching and research missions.

Required documents

• a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications relative to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g., research agenda, teaching experience, and other relevant professional experience) and listing three references and their contact information;
• a copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae (include an email address and telephone number);
• an article-length writing sample of scholarly work;
• a sample syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course and a list of courses that the candidate has taught or is prepared to teach;
• teaching evaluations, if available; and
• an official transcript.

Application instructions

• Applications must be submitted electronically; candidates should post the candidate name at the top of each page.
• Submit materials at the UNM jobs site and reference posting number 34198. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Contact and additional information

• Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair and department chair; inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the history department.
• For more information on the College of Arts & Sciences’ ambitious faculty hiring plan, please see the college hiring page.

Equal opportunity

UNM is committed to hiring and retaining a high-level workforce and is a family-friendly institution with dual career policies. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.