Professor, Director Institute Native American Studies

Position: Professor, Director of the Institute for Native American Studies

Posting Details

Posting Number F2585P

Working Title Professor, Director of the Institute for Native American Studies

Department Franklin-Native Amer Stds

About the University

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Under utilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date

12/17/2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled:
Yes

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.

Location

of Vacancy

Athens Area

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.

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Position

Details

Position Information

Classification Title Department Chair/Head AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank Professor

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree in the applicant s area of specialization.

Position Summary

The Institute of Native American Studies 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.

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.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification 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…