The University of New Mexico is hiring: Post Doctoral Fellow Native American Stu

Post Doctoral Fellow Native American Studies

The Department of Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to begin in August 2026. This is a full-time position with specialization in Indigenous leadership, self-determination, sustainability, pedagogy, and/or Indigenous community/Native Nation building. Applicants must have a PhD in Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, or a related field by start date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by January 12, 2026.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of research on Indigenous leadership, self-determination, sustainability, pedagogy, and/or Indigenous community/Native Nation building. The duties will include, but are not limited to scholarly work in the area of specialization, teaching one course in the appointment period, and participating in all NAS activities, events, and programming.

Postdoctoral Fellows may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits. See Benefits homepage for more information. The University of New Mexico is a Carnegie Higher Research Activity Institution located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science hiring plan, please see this page.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, or closely related field by start date of appointment.
• Evidence of primary specialization in Indigenous leadership, self-determination, sustainability, pedagogy, and/or Indigenous community/Native Nation building.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated potential to develop research program and publications.
• Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated strength in using Indigenous-based, community-based, quantitative, or qualitative methods.
• Ability or potential for building relationships with Native communities and department faculty to engage in collaborative research, teaching, and/or service projects.
• A 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.

Application Instructions

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

Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of a current curriculum vitae (including email address and telephone number), cover letter (3‑5 pages) addressing educational goals, career and professional plans, and qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria; one writing sample (10‑15 pages) of original work; scholarship plan (2‑3 pages) addressing current and future scholarly work, research projects, and related areas; transcript (official or unofficial); and a list of three references from the academic department and/or dissertation committee with contact information including email address and telephone number. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM postdoctoral fellow position must provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by January 12, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Wendy S. Greyeyes at greyeyes@unm.edu, or the department chair, Lloyd L. Lee at triplel@unm.edu. Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Delia Halona at deliak@unm.edu.

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