Professor, Director Institute Native American Studies

Professor, Director of the Institute for Native American Studies

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Working Title:

Professor, Director of the Institute for Native American Studies

Posting Number: F2585P

Department:
Franklin-Native American Studies

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Job Posting Date: 12/17/2025

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Employment Type:

Employee (Full-time)

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Classification

Title:

Department Chair/Head AC

Faculty Rank:
Professor

Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:
Tenured

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree in the applicant’s area of specialization

Additional Requirements:

To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or

Competencies:

Applicants should demonstrate an active research agenda in a field related to Native American studies, broadly defined, with global Indigenous comparative approaches welcome. The successful candidate will possess administrative expertise and be committed to multidisciplinary collaboration that advances Native American Studies across the university and with the public.

Position Summary:

The Institute of Native American Studies (INAS) at the University of Georgia, an interdisciplinary institute with affiliated faculty across departments, schools, and colleges, invites applications for the position of Director. The Director will be a tenured professor with a terminal degree in the applicant’s area of specialization and must be eligible for tenure upon hire. The position’s tenure home is expected to be in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences;

a courtesy or partial appointment may be considered pending qualifications in the Colleges of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Education, Environment and Design, Law, or Public Health and/or the Schools of Ecology, Forestry and Natural Resources, Law, or Public and International Affairs. The INAS Director will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; serve as chief administrator of the Institute and presiding officer of its steering committee and faculty meetings;

coordinate INAS programming and public outreach, curriculum development, and student and faculty outreach; lead collaborative efforts between INAS and other programs on campus and the emergent Southeast Native American Studies Consortium; and serve as one of UGA’s liaisons with tribal research partners and affiliates.

Special Instructions To Applicants:
Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter describing teaching and research interests, alongside administrative experience and a vision for the future of the Institute, (2) a current C.V., (3) a published article or chapter-length writing sample, and (4) contact information for three references. Applications received by January 30, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be addressed to Claudio Saunt, chair of the search committee (csaunt).

EEO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
  Yes
• Does this position require a P-Card?:
  No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?:
  No
• Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
  No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
  No
• Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)?:
  Yes

Additional Information:
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