American Indian Studies

AIS Seeks Applicants for Adjunct Faculty Positions

March 6, 2021

For the 2021-2022 academic year, instructors may be needed to teach AIS 101 Introduction to American Indian Studies, AIS 222 Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities, AIS 301 American Indians and Popular Culture, and AIS 304 American Indian Law and Policy. Those people interested in teach AIS 333 American Indian Philosophy should apply separately (see posting below), as the qualifications are slightly different from those listed for the other AIS courses.

Send application materials to AIS Director Scott Andrews.

 

For AIS 101, 222, 301, and 304.

Program: American Indian Studies                  Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2021/ Spring 2022

 

CSUN’s Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. As both an AANAPISI & HSI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution & Hispanic Serving Institution), CSUN welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

 

For more information about the University, visit our website at http://www.csun.edu.

 

About the College: For information about the College, visit our website at: https://www.csun.edu/humanities.

 

About the Department:For more information visit the department website at: https://www.csun.edu/humanities/american-indian-studies/.

 

 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 101Introduction to American Indian Studies

 

AIS 222Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities

 

AIS 301American Indians and Popular Culture

 

AIS 304  American Indian Law and Policy

 

 

 

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 2020 – 2021: April 2, 2021       For Spring Semester 2022 Only:  Nov. 5, 2021           

 

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Scott Andrews, Director

American Indian Studies Program

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8450

scott.andrews@csun.edu

 General Information:

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.

 

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of applicants.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the American Indian Studies Program at 818-677-2736.

 FOR AIS 333 American Indian Philosophy

Program: American Indian Studies                  Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2021/ Spring 2022

 

CSUN’s Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. As both an AANAPISI & HSI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution & Hispanic Serving Institution), CSUN welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

 

For more information about the University, visit our website at http://www.csun.edu.

 

About the College: For information about the College, visit our website at: https://www.csun.edu/humanities.

About the Department: For more information visit the department website at: https://www.csun.edu/humanities/american-indian-studies/.

 

 

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 333 American Indian Philosophy

 

Catalog description: A survey of American Indian philosophy from issues arising out of oral traditions, to early colonial Indigenous impacts on American democracy and pragmatism, to recent work on knowledge, value, and being as well as applied issues such as tribal sovereignty and the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

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 academic preparation or scholarly activity in American Indian philosophy 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 2020 – 2021: April 2, 2021       For Spring Semester 2022 Only:  Nov. 5, 2021           

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Scott Andrews, Director

American Indian Studies Program

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8450

scott.andrews@csun.edu

 

General Information:

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of applicants.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the American Indian Studies Program at 818-677-2736.