What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure Track Assistant Professor Indigenous Pedagogy position at University of Idaho?
Posting Number: F001342P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 2752
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
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Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2025
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Position Summary
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
The University of Idaho’s Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences are pleased to announce the availability of a full-time 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in Indigenous Pedagogy. We aim to recruit a dynamic educator to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: elementary or secondary social studies, science methods or literacy, educational foundations, or Indigenous theories of learning, and graduate classes in Indigenous research methods. The ideal candidate will establish a focused line of scholarly inquiry and publication and grant submission record in Indigenous education and pedagogy that contributes to the Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP) and cross-college Center for Interdisciplinary Indigenous Research and Education (CIIRE). Expectations of the position also include a commitment to advising undergraduate and graduate students and providing service (e.g., recruitment, retention, graduate accreditation) and outreach within the Teacher Education Program. The ideal candidate will foster collaborations with Idaho’s Tribal Nations, the University of Idaho’s 11 signatory MOU Tribes, and regional education partners serving Indigenous youth. The ideal candidate will contribute to and expand EHHS’s capacity to develop teacher education, leadership, and professional development programs that address the needs of Tribal Nations and schools serving Native students. The candidate will contribute to innovative grant seeking efforts which build collaboration within the department and more broadly across the university and in schools and the community to address the needs of rural and Indigenous contexts of education. There is an opportunity for summer employment if grant funded or teaching, to be negotiated annually with the Department Chair/Dean.
Unit/Department Summary
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at University of Idaho leads and delivers exceptional hands-on experience for students seeking their undergraduate and graduate degrees and/or certification in education.
Undergraduate Degree Programs Include
https://www.uidaho.edu/ed/ci
Administrative Summary
N/A
Contingency Description
Teaching & Advising: 35%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 40%
Outreach & Extension: 20%
University Service & Leadership: 5%
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
not required
Posting Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants, please include the following in your application:
Application review will begin on April 28, 2025 and will continue until a suitable applicant pool is identified.
Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, Search Committee Chair, at 208-885-2165 or vstevens@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47842
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 2752
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
Fte
1
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2025
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Position Summary
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
The University of Idaho’s Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences are pleased to announce the availability of a full-time 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in Indigenous Pedagogy. We aim to recruit a dynamic educator to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: elementary or secondary social studies, science methods or literacy, educational foundations, or Indigenous theories of learning, and graduate classes in Indigenous research methods. The ideal candidate will establish a focused line of scholarly inquiry and publication and grant submission record in Indigenous education and pedagogy that contributes to the Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP) and cross-college Center for Interdisciplinary Indigenous Research and Education (CIIRE). Expectations of the position also include a commitment to advising undergraduate and graduate students and providing service (e.g., recruitment, retention, graduate accreditation) and outreach within the Teacher Education Program. The ideal candidate will foster collaborations with Idaho’s Tribal Nations, the University of Idaho’s 11 signatory MOU Tribes, and regional education partners serving Indigenous youth. The ideal candidate will contribute to and expand EHHS’s capacity to develop teacher education, leadership, and professional development programs that address the needs of Tribal Nations and schools serving Native students. The candidate will contribute to innovative grant seeking efforts which build collaboration within the department and more broadly across the university and in schools and the community to address the needs of rural and Indigenous contexts of education. There is an opportunity for summer employment if grant funded or teaching, to be negotiated annually with the Department Chair/Dean.
Unit/Department Summary
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at University of Idaho leads and delivers exceptional hands-on experience for students seeking their undergraduate and graduate degrees and/or certification in education.
Undergraduate Degree Programs Include
- Career and technical education
- Elementary education
- Secondary education
- Special education
- Curriculum and instruction
https://www.uidaho.edu/ed/ci
Administrative Summary
N/A
Contingency Description
Teaching & Advising: 35%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 40%
Outreach & Extension: 20%
University Service & Leadership: 5%
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or EdD in a field of Education or related field by start date. ABD applicants welcome to apply.
- Experience working with Tribal Nations.
- Two years experience teaching in K-12 setting.
- Experience with University-Tribal Nation partnerships.
- 3 years’ experience designing and implementing educational programs at K-12 and higher education level in Indigenous education and/or Indigenous language, culture, or history studies.
- Experience working with schools and the communities in rural and Indigenous contexts.
- Record publishing research in peer reviewed journals, presenting findings at professional conferences, and/or submitting proposals to extramural agencies to fund scholarly work.
- Experience with grant writing.
not required
Posting Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants, please include the following in your application:
- Letter of application
- Current curriculum vitae
- Teaching, outreach and service philosophies (1-page max., upload to Statement of Teaching field)
- Statement of scholarly focus (1-page max, upload to Statement of Research field)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Names and contact information for three references
Application review will begin on April 28, 2025 and will continue until a suitable applicant pool is identified.
Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, Search Committee Chair, at 208-885-2165 or vstevens@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47842
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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