American Indian Studies

Part-time Faculty Opportunities

April 15, 2019

ANTICIPATED NEEDS:

 Note: All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank. Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding.                  

 

Courses

Qualifications

Salary Range

AIS 101 Introduction to American Indian Studies

 

AIS 222 Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities

 

AIS 301 American Indians and Popular Culture

 

AIS 304 American Indian Law and Policy

 

AIS 333 American Indian Philosophy

 

1. Ph.D. in American Indian Studies or related field is desirable. Master’s Degree in American Indian Studies or related field is required.

 

$4,126-$5,516 per 3-unit class, commensurate with terminal degree and prior experience. From $719 to $1,077.40 per course per month, for a 6-month pay period.

 

 

2. Experience teaching American Indian Studies at the college level is desirable.

 

3. Evidence of scholarly activity in American Indian Studies is desirable.

 

4. Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population is required.

 

Application Process: Applicants should forward a current resume and a letter which designates specific courses or areas they are interested in teaching, proof of degree (i.e. photocopy of diploma or transcripts), and two letters of recommendation. Whenever possible, applicants should provide times available for teaching assignments. The resume should include educational background, prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and/or related professional experience.

 

Application Deadline:  For AY 2018 – 2019: May 6, 2019   For Spring Semester 2019 Only:  Nov. 9, 2019    

 Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Scott Andrews

Professor/Director

American Indian Studies Program

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8450

 

General Information:

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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