Assistant Professor of Navajo Linguistics; AST, ASC Prof

Assistant Professor Of Navajo Linguistics (AST, ASC, FULL, Prof)

Instructs and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in classroom, field, and K-12 educational settings. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the NTU faculty contract.

This position requires knowledge and competence in Applied Linguistics.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Selects and prepares course outlines and instructional materials.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares lesson plans incorporating varied instructional techniques.
• Instructs students in the field of study.
• Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
• Assists students regarding up-to-date information on degrees or certificates.
• Maintains accurate files on each advisee and refers students to specialized services.
• Sets up, plans, and supervises work of students in shop or laboratory.
• Designs tests and evaluates student achievement.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions.
• Provides assessments regarding performance measures.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Provides regular feedback on work and assignments.
• Participates in community service initiatives or projects.
• Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
• Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines.
• Participates in efforts to recruit and retain students.
• Conducts research in the field of study.
• Identifies grant opportunities and prepares proposals.
• Attends graduate committee meetings.
• Holds regular office hours to assist students.
• Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
• Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• The ability to take responsibility and to work to deadlines.
• Structured and clear communication skills.
• Use a range of learning and teaching approaches.
• Use a variety of teaching assessment techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision responsibilities include:

• Supervise doctoral dissertations to completion.
• Advise graduate students, monitor their academic progress, and act as a mentor.

Minimum qualifications/requirements include:

• D. degree complete by June 30, 2025 in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Education, or relevant field.
• Specialization or experience in instruction of North American Indigenous languages.
• Willingness to learn Navajo.
• Valid and clean state driver's license.
• Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.

Preferred qualifications/requirements include:

• Teaching experience at an Indigenous-serving institution.
• Teaching experience using distance delivery.
• Proficiency in Navajo or another Indigenous language of the Americas.
• Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements include:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of field of study.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices in field.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
• Skilled in operating computers and office machines.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence.
• Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to oversee the work of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Physical demands include:

• No special physical demands.

Work environment includes:

• Work is typically performed within an office, classroom or laboratory.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.