<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><br> -------- Original Message -------- <table class="moz-email-headers-table" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <th align="right" nowrap="nowrap" valign="baseline">Subject: </th> <td>[Dakota-net] Position Opening – Assistant Professor, Dakota Language</td> </tr> <tr> <th align="right" nowrap="nowrap" valign="baseline">Date: </th> <td>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:40:31 -0600</td> </tr> <tr> <th align="right" nowrap="nowrap" valign="baseline"></th><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table> <!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana"><b> <div class="MsoNormal"><!--StartFragment--> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Thanks to an appropriation from the State of Minnesota, the Department of American Indian Studies now has the funds to hire an </span></font><u><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">additional</span></font></u><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> Dakota language instructor or professor for the first time in over a decade. We are thrilled about this exciting opportunity and look forward to expanding and strengthening our program with this addition! Please help us spread the word. Pidamayaye. Beth</span></font></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <!--EndFragment--> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana-Italic;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal;">University of Minnesota Job Opening</span></i></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana-Italic;"><i>Please post and distribute.</i></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"> </div> </b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Job Code and Title:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> (9403) Assistant Professor <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Position Title:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Assistant Professor, Dakota Language <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Requisition Number:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> 153912 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Department Name:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> American Indian Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>College or Admin Unit:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Liberal Arts, College of <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Position Category:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Faculty and Instructional <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Appointment Term:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> 9 month <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Full/Part-time:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Full-Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Job Open Date:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> 02-15-2008 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Job Close Date:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Open Until Filled<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Required/Preferred Qualifications<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The Department of American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a full-time faculty position for academic year 2008/09. Appointment will be as a visiting, temporary, or contract assistant professor, or as a lecturer or teaching specialist, depending on qualifications and experience to teach advanced level courses in the Dakota Language.</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">This position will be dedicated to the Dakota Language Revitalization Program supported by an appropriation from the State of Minnesota.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">This appointment begins August 25, 2008 and concludes May 24, 2009. Renewal of this appointment may be possible for second year, 2009/10. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic training (four or more years) in American Indian Studies or related field, or equivalent cultural or experiential background; evidence or promise of scholarly or creative achievement; two years of college or university teaching experience.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in American Indian Studies or related field; four years of college or university teaching experience.</span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Candidates will be assessed according to the overall quality of their academic, cultural or experiential background and scholarly and/or creative work, evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of recommendations. </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana"><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"> </font></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The successful candidate will be a native speaker of the Dakota Language and /or will be able to demonstrate a high level of fuency in the language and its broader cultural context.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The successful candidate will be expected to help develop new teachers and speakers of the Dakota language by developing and teaching advanced level Dakota language courses and other related courses, such as Dakota language curriculum design and resource development, teaching methodologies for Dakota language, Dakota language in early childhood and elementary education, indigenous language program development, Dakota linguistics, Dakota language philosophy, Dakota language research, Dakota composition, literature, texts, and oral traditions.</span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The successful candidate also will be expected to contribute to programmatic development efforts in the Dakota Language Program. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b> </b></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Program/Unit Description:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The Department of American Indian Studies has long been committed to the development of theories and methodologies that reflect American Indian perspectives and embrace ways of knowing that stand in contrast to the linear analytic Euro-American studies typically found in colleges and universities. Two tracks are available to academic majors, one of which is based on mastery of one of the indigenous languages taught by the department, usually Dakota or Ojibwe. Majors may choose from a wide variety of courses, covering American Indian literature, art, philosophies, and socio-economic issues.</span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">For further information, please visit the department website, at <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://amin.umn.edu/about.htm">http://amin.umn.edu/about.htm</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Application Instructions:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Note: Applications must be submitted ONLINE at: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70359</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">To be considered for this position, please click on "apply for this posting" and follow the instructions. You will be given an opportunity to attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and complete contact information for at least four references.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Additional materials may be requested later. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 15, 2008.</span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Please refer questions about this position or the application process to the Department of American Indian Studies, at 612-624-1338. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana-Italic;"><i>The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.</i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <!--EndFragment--> <br> <div class="moz-signature">-- </div> </body></html>