Assistant/Associate Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice of Indian Education

About the role

The Division of Educational Leadership of the University of South Dakota’s School of Education invites applicants for an open Assistant/Associate Professor of Indian Education (tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice of Indian Education (non-tenure-track) position. This is an on-campus, nine-month position with the possibility of summer teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in South Dakota Indian studies, culture, and education.
• Possess knowledge related to the historical and contemporary life of Indigenous people from North America, including the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota (Sioux Tribes), as well as American Indian cultural dynamics, history, teaching, and learning.
• Create positive relationships with students.
• Communicate a promising research agenda that contributes meaningfully to the work of the School of Education.
• Form and support partnerships with Native American communities, schools, and other organizations.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in PK-12 schools.
• Successful teaching experiences in college/university settings through face-to-face and online learning modalities.
• The ability to create positive relationships with students.
• Evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, research leading to publication, and professional service.
• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Native American Studies, Educational Leadership, Adult and Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Studies, or another closely related field by August 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge related to South Dakota Indian studies, culture, and education.
• Experience forming and supporting partnerships with Native American communities, schools, and other organizations.
• A professional and academic background to complement the strengths of Division faculty and to address the needs of students in programs across the School of Education and university community.

Skills

• Ability to teach courses in South Dakota Indian studies, culture, and education.
• Strong research program.

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications; however, the minimum salary for this position is $60,000 with the possibility of summer employment for additional compensation.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications; however, the minimum salary for this position is $60,000 with the possibility of summer employment for additional compensation.

Schedule

Varies depending on teaching schedule.

Working Conditions

• Analyzing
• Comprehend
• Frequent Change
• Intense Customer Interaction
• Logic
• Memory
• Multiple Priorities
• Multiple Stimuli
• Pace-average
• Pace-fast
• Perform calculations
• Reading
• Reasoning
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Physical Requirements

• Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc)
• Repetitive Motion
• Sitting for sustained periods of time
• Standing for sustained periods of time

Sensory Requirements

• Hearing
• Speaking
• Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Environment

• Classroom Environment
• Office Environment