Adjunct Instructor for American Indian Literature

Summary

The Adjunct Instructor for American Indian Literature as subject matter expert in their disciplines shall assist Haskell Indian Nations University in developing and implementing college-level courses and a limited number of developmental courses for the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
  
• Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
  
• Transfers to other colleges or universities
  
• Develop and provide on behalf of Haskell Indian Nations University the following documents in compliance with university guidelines:
  
• Course syllabi
  
• Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived
  
• Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
  
• Implement curriculum
  
• Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
  
• Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following:
  
• Learning outcomes
  
• Assessment outcomes
  
• Recommendations for instructional improvement
  
• Hold one (1) office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes:
  
• To answer students' questions
  
• To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
  
• Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice President for Academics
  
• Students' grades are due the Tuesday after finals week
  
• Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected
  
• Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean
  
• Adhere to accreditation requirements for Haskell Indian Nations University in the following areas:
  
• Academic policies
  
• Other academic requirements
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master's, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught -- EXCEPT for Indigenous languages
  
• Background check reqiuired
  
• The position requires a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to be a clear communicator
  
• Able to teach with ample real-world experience
  
• Able to show confidence in teaching and presenting to a class
  
• Technologically savvy with the ability to utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
  
• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
  
• Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
  
• Help first-year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills
  
• This course includes exploration of several genres of both traditional and contemporary Native writings
  
• Able to review themes of boarding school experience, traditional beliefs, identity, and other relevant topics
  
• Genres include poetry, fiction, film, and non-fiction prose
  

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