Visiting Asst Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies (American Cultural Studies)
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JOB TITLE:
Visiting Asst Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies (American Cultural Studies)
JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of American Cultural Studies at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a one-year Visiting Asst Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin in the fall of 2026. Area of specialization within NAIS and the humanities is open but applicants working in gender and sexuality studies, film and media studies, indigenous social movements, and environmental studies are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with Indigenous peoples and Nations and should be able to apply critical, indigenizing, decolonial, and culturally sustaining methods to their instruction.
The successful applicant will have a 3/2 teaching load in the Department of American Cultural Studies. AMCS at UW houses undergraduate and Master’s degrees in American Studies, a major and minor in NAIS, and minors in African-American studies, Gender and Queer studies, and Latino/a studies. The successful candidate will teach courses foundational to the major and minor in NAIS as well as the broader curriculum in American Studies. The candidate will also organize a Native American and Indigenous Studies speaker’s series based on their research and trends in the field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Teach a 3/2 course load in Native American and Indigenous Studies.
- Participate in the intellectual life of AMCS with undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty.
-Assist with the revision of the B.A. in NAIS.
-Organize a lecture series in Native American and Indigenous Studies.
-Pursue an active research agenda.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in the humanities or related social sciences
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A scholar and teacher with expertise in NAIS as well as one or more of the following areas: gender and sexuality studies, film and critical media studies, indigenous social movements, environmental studies.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 1/1/2026 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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