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Adjunct Instructor - UAA Alaska Native Studies Program
Job in
Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, 99501, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
University of Alaska System
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Adult Education, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Alaska Native Studies program is seeking an adjunct instructor for, among other courses, AKNS/MUS A218B, Drum making techniques in the Inupiaq and Yup'ik style. Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester-by-semester appointment. Qualified applicants for this position will be placed into a hiring pool from which instructors will be hired as needed. Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute an offer of an appointment, nor does having worked one semester guarantee that a position will be available the following semester;
hiring decisions are made on a semester-by-semester basis according to the needs of that semester's schedule. Candidates will be evaluated on past teaching experience, potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students in either traditional knowledge or an academic focus in Indigenous or Alaska Native Studies. Adjunct faculty with semester assignments are subject to evaluation for teaching effectiveness.
Candidates must be available to work within Alaska during the length of any assignment.
A successful candidate will have experience teaching at the college level or extensive teaching experience in a traditional knowledge setting such as a cultural center. Successful candidates have passion for sharing their knowledge with students and the broader community and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, staff, faculty, administration, and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master's degree in a closely related field for lower division (100- and 200-level) courses or a Doctorate or terminal degree in a closely related field for upper division (300- and 400-level) courses.
Expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content. Exceptions may be made when prospective faculty have equivalent traditional knowledge and experience of Alaska Native issues and cultures - historical and contemporary, or Alaska Native Arts, subject to the approval of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Experience teaching at the college level is preferred.
Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a part-time, adjunct represented temporary position. New hires will be place on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
Applicants should be prepared to attach the following documents as part of their application:
1) Cover Letter
2) Comprehensive Curriculum Vita
3) Contact information for three professional references (names, phone numbers and/or email addresses)
* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.
This position is represented by United Academic - Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/ALF-CIO
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .
The University of Alaska ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Anita Franciosi at amfranciosi.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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