Ojibwe Lecturer

Position Summary

The Department of History, World Languages, and Cultures at Central Michigan University invites applications for a fixed-term Lecturer in Ojibwe. Teaching responsibilities include all levels of Ojibwe language courses. This position is a part‑time appointment with an anticipated teaching load of two courses per semester. Additional teaching opportunities may become available based on departmental needs, with compensation and benefits adjusted as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cultural and Global Studies, or a closely related field.
• Diploma in Anishinaabemowin, or equivalent education or training.
• Native or near-native fluency in both Ojibwa and English.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Certification in Native American and Indigenous studies.

The Department of History, World Languages, and Cultures offers undergraduate and graduate programs. We offer majors and minors in History, Public History, Spanish, French, and German, as well as certificates in Spanish Translation, East Asian Studies, African and African Diaspora Studies, Latin American Studies, and Native American and Indigenous Studies. We’re also developing new programs and courses that rely on our expanded array of teachers and scholars with expertise in essential cultures, history, and languages from the United States and around the world.

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