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>COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
>DIRECTOR: INDIGENOUS NATIONS STUDIES PROGRAM
>Position Announcement
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>The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the University of Kansas,
Lawrence campus, is seeking a candidate for a full-time Associate or
Full Professor position and Director of the Indigenous Nations Studies
Program The Director has primary responsibility for all aspects of the
M.A. program focused on Indigenous Peoples worldwide
(http://indigenous.ku.edu). This is a unique program with a global
focus. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Indigenous
Nations Studies Program with the possibility of a joint appointment in
another academic unit. We invite applications from specialists in all
fields whose scholarship relates to the program focus. The
successful candidate for the position should be eligible to work in the
U. S. prior to the start date of the position.
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>The program focuses on the traditions, diversities, mechanisms for
cultural survival, and aspirations for self-determination of Indigenous
Peoples globally. The program is committed to the empowerment of
Indigenous Peoples and their communities through the rigorous study of
the complex problems and issues that face Indigenous cultures.
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>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
>1. Oversee, in concert with the faculty, short- and long-range planning
for the program in the areas of teaching, research, and service.
>2. Provide leadership for faculty and students in all program
activities; administer program resources, including budgets and
teaching; and effectively communicate with the Dean of the College and
other administrators.
>3. Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff, and oversee the graduate
degree program.
>4. Develop and enhance affiliations for research and educational
opportunities internally at the University of Kansas as well as
externally through local, national, and international affiliations.
>5. Promote globally focused scholarship and teaching concerning
Indigenous Peoples and communities.
>6. Teach courses and publish scholarship in areas related to Indigenous
Nations Studies.
>7. Participate in service activities of the Indigenous Nations Studies
Program, the College, the University, and the profession.
>8. Implement College and University policies at the program level.
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>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
>1. Earned Ph.D. or terminal degree.
>2. Established program of Indigenous-related research with the promise
of continued productivity as evidenced by CV and letters of reference.
>3. Experience in teaching and a commitment to teaching excellence as
evidenced by CV.
>4. Broad understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous Peoples as
evidenced by candidate's statement for a globally focused Indigenous
Nations Studies program.
>5. Ability to lead an interdisciplinary unit as well as develop and
enhance research and educational relationships among faculty and
between the program and its allied units as evidenced by letter of
application.
>6. Commitment to attracting funding from public and private sources and
to developing new funding opportunities for the program as evidenced by
letter of application.
>7. Eligible for a tenured appointment in the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences.
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>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
>1. Demonstrated administrative experience.
>2. Ability to create and implement innovative areas of study in the
program.
>3. Experience working with or providing services for Indigenous
communities.
>4. Success in obtaining external funding.
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>SALARY:
>Academic year salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
plus two bi-weekly pay periods of summer salary. Exempt, regular
appointment subject to review and re-appointment.
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>APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
>A complete dossier includes (1) a letter of application addressing the
required and preferred qualifications, (2) a brief statement outlining
the candidate's vision for a globally focused Indigenous Nations
Studies program, (3) a curriculum vita, and (4) at least three letters
of recommendation (not to exceed five). Please send all materials to:
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>Danny J. Anderson, Chair of Search Committee
>Indigenous Nations Studies Program
>University of Kansas
>1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Lippincott Hall #104
>Lawrence, KS 66045-7515
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>Email inquires to [log in to unmask] Upon receipt of application materials,
individuals will be sent instructions for completing required sections
of an on-line Faculty Data Work Eligibility form.
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>Priority review of applications begins November 1, 2007.
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>The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented
group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex,
age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies
prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital
status, and parental status.
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