Assistant​/Associate Professor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies

Brief

Position Overview
The ideal candidate will be prepared to advise students. The teaching load for faculty at MSUB is ¾ (21 credits per academic year), and the person selected for this position will also have primary responsibility for overseeing the AIIS minor, which includes updating curriculum to ensure that the minor is contemporary and relevant. The ideal candidate will foster relationships with our seven tribal colleges and leaders in the local and regional American Indian communities.

Montana has the fifth highest percentage of American Indians in the U.S. and a total of seven reservations. Native Americans comprise 9.8% of the total student population at MSUB.

Faculty Tenure Track
Yes

Faculty Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies

Position Number
6A0931

Department
Dept of Soc Sciences & Cultural Stu

Division
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Appointment Type
Faculty

Contract Term
Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date
08/03/2026

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FLSA

Union Affiliation
Billings Faculty Association

FTE
1.0

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Compensation
Annual

Salary
Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Contract Type
MUS

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Recruitment Type
Open

Position Details

General Statement
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

Sick Leave - Earned per Contract Rate
Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement

Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities
The person selected for this position will teach introductory and upper division classes in the program, will have opportunities to offer Special Topics courses in their areas of expertise, and will supervise internships. The teaching load is 3/4 (21 credits per academic year) and the person selected will be expected to deliver their courses in modalities that best serve the student population, as well as advise students in the program.

The ideal candidate will offer courses that also interest students majoring in history, environmental science, sociology, criminal justice, and political science. The person in this position will be expected to work with colleagues at the state's tribal colleges to help recruit and retain students from the twelve Indigenous nations in Montana as well as support them in degree completion.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Required Qualifications:

Doctoral degree. (ABD considered) in American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies Anthropology, American Studies, Cultural Studies, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience working with tribal leaders, collaborating with tribal colleges, and fostering connections with community members and future students.
2. An interdisciplinary approach to pedagogy and innovation in creating contemporary curriculum that appeals to students with a variety of majors.
3. Research focus and scholarly contributions that reflect the dynamic nature of the discipline while promoting Indigenous methodologies and centering Indigenous knowledge.

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements
Additional consideration may be given to candidates who are able to offer courses that will be of interest to students majoring in sociology, political science, environmental studies, and/or criminal justice.

Physical Demands
Montana State University makes accommodation for any disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

The Program
The American Indian and Indigenous Studies program is housed within the interdisciplinary Department of Social Sciences & Cultural Studies, which includes sociology, criminal justice, political science, and environmental studies. The department offers a range of coursework and a minor in the American Indian and Indigenous Studies field.

The Department

The College
Montana State…