Assistant Professor of Dine Language; AST, ASC PROF

Purpose of this position

This position provides direct instruction to students and related services in the subject areas of Diné
Traditions, Language, Cultural Research, and Leadership. The Professor will prepare undergraduate
and graduate students to successfully complete the Navajo culture, language, and leadership
teaching requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA), the Master of Arts (MA) degree in the Diné
Culture, Language & Leadership Program, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Diné Culture
and Language Sustainability. In addition, the Professor will commit to delivering excellent academic
teaching, advisement, and mentoring; providing professional academic services and community
services; and actively and regularly publishing his/her research. The Professor will work under the
supervision of the Department Chair and in cooperation with the Graduate Dean.

The essential duties and responsibilities of a person occupying this position are Instruction:

• 1. Subject to review and approval by the Department Chair, plan, evaluate, implement and
  revise as necessary a written classroom management plan for the assigned subject area(s)
  including annual Syllabi and Course Descriptions reviews and daily Lesson Plans in a form
  usable by a substitute, if absent,
• 2. Organize and instruct classes in the following subject area(s) of Navajo traditions, language,
  culture, cultural practices, and other theories closely relating to the field of Diné Studies.
• 3. Knowledgeable of the history, language, tradition/contemporary culture of the Navajo
  people.
• 4. Participate in curriculum planning, college committees, program reviews, assessment and
  development of pertinent classes, Teach all courses assigned, maintain expertise in current
  Navajo topics for assigned classes,
• 5. Teach all courses, in accordance, with the approved schedule of classes and the approved
  course descriptions,
• 6. Evaluate student performance systematically and create, and maintain accurate,
  confidential student performance records,
• 7. Integrate the Diné Educational Philosophy into course curricula to the maximum extent
  feasible,
• 8. Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge of the assigned subject area(s),
• 9. Actively seek ways to improve instruction and to update, and/or revise course content and
  teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance,
• 10. Use a variety of instructional techniques and methodologies, including such things as:
  • a. Stimulating vigorous class discussions,
  • b. Laboratory activities using technical equipment and instrumentation,
  • c. Field trips and action research projects,
  • d. Audiovisual equipment, computerized instruction, outside presenters, long and
    short-term assignments, student teams, library research, and other current
    materials and methods appropriate to the courses taught,
• 11. Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, and teaching aids techniques in the
  assigned subject area(s) and recommend their adoption when appropriate,
• 12. Subject to budget limitations and approvals, select and requisition textbooks, learning
  materials supplies, tools, and equipment as necessary to support instruction and maintain a
  current inventory thereof,
• 13. Provide advice and/or assistance to associate faculty regarding course content and
  instructional materials,
• 14. Maintain general knowledge of University degree requirements, programs, and course
  transfer information,
• 15. Maintain regular office hours,
• 16. Advise students on academic curricula, and act as an advisor to student organizations as a
  community service portion of teaching requirement,
• 17. Refer students as needed for guidance counseling and/or alcohol and substance abuse
  counseling,
• 18. Work with students one-to-one based on their special needs to learn properly and
  consistently as all students.
• 19. Mentor a set of students to prepare them for graduation.
• 20. Conduct research work while teaching to enhance topic knowledge.
• 21. Publish research work with one periodical article every year and a book volume every four
  years.
• 22. Participate in your professional organization for up-to-date topic knowledge.
• 23. Conduct community service in your community or a community close to or…