[nativestudies-l] FW: JOB Northern Arizona University, Assistant Professor, Native American Politics

[Lowe, Shelly]

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor, Native American Politics

The Department of Politics and International Affairs at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor.  The position begins in August 2009.

Minimum requirements include being ABD in Political Science or a related discipline with an expected dissertation completion date before August 15, 2010, and academic preparation, teaching, and research interests in Native American government and politics.  Candidates must be able to offer courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in tribal government and policy.

Candidates with a PhD completed by August 18, 2009 will be given preference. The Department's particular strengths and foci are in global development, diversity politics, and environmental politics; preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to one or more of these areas. Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness or ability, scholarship and potential for publication, and a commitment to working effectively within a diverse university community.  In addition, we encourage applications from candidates who are willing to incorporate web-based delivery strategies in their teaching.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, three recent and original letters of reference, evidence and a sample of scholarship and publications, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations and syllabi).  The review of applications will begin on September 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please send applications to Chair, Native American Politics Search Committee, Northern Arizona University, Department of Politics and International Affairs, P.O. Box 15036, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5036.

The Department offers the BA, BS, MA, MPA, and PhD degrees.  Northern Arizona University is a 20,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 60,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks.  The University ranks fifth in the nation for graduating Native Americans with bachelor's degrees; Native American students comprise about 6% of the student body.  The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment.  Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.  Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Octaviana V. Trujillo
Professor & Chair
Department of Applied Indigenous Studies
Northern Arizona University
PO Box 15020
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5020
(928) 523-8788 office (928) 523-5560 fax
octaviana.trujillo at nau.edu<mailto:octaviana.trujillo at nau.edu>
www.ais.nau.edu<http://www.ais.nau.edu> -- ais at nau.edu<mailto:ais at nau.edu>

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