Post Doctoral Fellow Native American Studies

Posting Number

req35037

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Research

Hiring Department

Native American Studies (616A)

Academic Location

College of Arts & Sciences

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible

Postdoctoral Fellows may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits . See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The Department of Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to begin in August 2026. This is a full-time position with specialization in Indigenous leadership, self-determination, sustainability, pedagogy, and/or Indigenous community/Native Nation building. Applicants must have a PhD in Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, or a related field by start date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by January 12, 2026.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of research on Indigenous leadership, self-determination, sustainability, pedagogy, and/or Indigenous community/Native Nation building. The duties will include, but are not limited to scholarly work in the area of specialization, teaching one course in the appointment period, and participating in all NAS activities, events, and programming.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at and . For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, or closely related

field by start date of appointment;
- Evidence of primary specialization in Indigenous leadership, self-determination, sustainability,

pedagogy, and/or Indigenous community/Native Nation building.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated potential to develop research program, and publications;
• Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;
• Demonstrated strength in using Indigenous-based, community-based, quantitative, or qualitative

methods;
- Ability or potential for building relationships with Native communities and department faculty to

engage in collaborative research, teaching, and/or service projects;
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New

Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of a current curriculum vitae (please include email address and telephone number, etc.); cover letter (3-5 pages) that addresses educational goals, career and professional plans, and qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria; one writing sample pages) of original work (i.e. dissertation chapter, article, report); scholarship plan (2-3 pages) that addresses current and future scholarly work, research projects, and other related areas; transcript (it can be unofficial), and a list of three references from academic department and/or dissertation committee with contact information including email address and telephone number. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM postdoctoral fellow position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by January 12, 2026. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Wendy S. Greyeyes at , and/or department chair, Lloyd L. Lee at Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Delia Halona at

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 1/12/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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