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The College of Education and Human Service Professions at the University of Minnesota Duluth is seeking applicants for a faculty colleague (Open rank) with a research and teaching focus on Indigenous Education to begin August 21st, 2023. This position is either a tenured position OR a tenure track faculty position depending on faculty qualifications.  To be eligible to apply for the tenured position, candidates must have been awarded tenure previously, have an earned doctorate and a strong record of teaching, a substantial body of research, and service appropriate for tenure and appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Responsibilities will include developing and teaching Indigenous education courses in both graduate and undergraduate programs; implementing a strong research agenda; program development; working with local American Indian communities and providing University outreach and service. Additional responsibilities will include advising students, providing consultation with other faculty, and teaching courses in the Department of Education. 

Work with Administration, colleagues, and students to continuously support and advance the department in line with University, college and department mission and vision; The College of Education and Human Service Professions and the Department of Education seek an educator of excellence, committed to anti-racist pedagogy and social justice. This faculty position consists of: teaching undergraduate and graduate pre-service or practicing teachers based on program needs and in accordance with specialization; possible supervision of student teachers per specialization; advising students enrolled in education programs; serving on department, university, and state-wide committees; and other activities as assigned.  Scholarship that advances the field, including research and publication, is required.

***This is a faculty position.***

Required/Essential Qualifications:
Assistant Professor: Applicants for the position in the Department of Education are required to have:
1. Doctorate in Education or a related field from an accredited university completed by the time the contract begins.
2. Experience working with Indigenous communities.
3. Evidence of ability to integrate cultural content and social justice issues into the curriculum                        
4. A strong research agenda.

Required Qualifications for Associate and Full Professor Rank:  Applicants for the position of Associate or Full Professor must meet the requirements above and possess a distinguished record of academic achievement (scholarly research or other creative work, teaching, and service) that satisfies the criteria for Associate of Full Professor status in the Department of Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Research capacities and record of publication in one or more of the following areas: Indigenous education, contemporary Indigenous issues and practices, Indigenous pedagogy and traditional knowledges and language revitalization
• Demonstrated success working with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities and fostering social justice
• Experience working with indigenous communities within the United States
• Experience working with indigenous communities in K-12 education settings
• Teaching experience at the university level
• Experience with teaching licensure, program accreditation and review
• Interest in community partnerships
• Teaching experience in E-12 settings                                                                                                   
• History of successful grant writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of treaty rights and Native sovereignty

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