Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies

• Ph.D., Ed.D., MFA, JD, or other appropriate terminal degree in American Indian Studies, Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related discipline. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated academic expertise in American Indian, Native American, First Nations, and/or Indigenous Studies
• Research and teaching specialization in Tribal community-engaged research
• Demonstrated experience in community-engaged, applied, or public scholarship conducted in partnership with Tribal Nations, Indigenous communities, or Native-serving organizations
• Demonstrated commitment to research practices grounded in reciprocity, respect for Tribal sovereignty, and accountability to community-defined priorities
• Ability to develop and teach curriculum focused on applied and community-engaged research, including Indigenous research methodologies and the ethics of research with Tribal communities
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, a sustained research agenda in Tribal community-engaged research leading to peer-reviewed publication, public scholarship, and/or creative activities of value to partner communities
• Ability to mentor students in community-engaged research and to create opportunities for them to take part in collaborative projects with Tribal and community partners
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

• Experience teaching or developing courses in community-engaged or applied research methods
• Familiarity with Tribal research protocols, Tribal IRBs, or Indigenous data governance frameworks
• Experience building or sustaining partnerships with California Tribal Nations or urban Indigenous communities, including in the Southern California region
• Record of, or clear potential for, external funding to support community-engaged research
• Experience with community-engaged-scholarship involving other community-based institutions
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching American Indian, Native American, First Nations, and/or Indigenous Studies at the college or university level
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body. Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

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