Assistant Professor of Indigenous Bilingual Education

Assistant Professor of Indigenous Bilingual Education

Posting Numberreq38184 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track Hiring DepartmentLanguage Literacy Sociocultural LL (842A) Academic LocationCollege of Education CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary

The LLSS Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to become part of the Bilingual Education and TESOL (BETESOL) program. The candidate's research and teaching experience will reflect preparation in language education and indicate a specialization in New Mexico Indigenous (Puebloan) Language Education, as well as familiarity with community needs and goals of New Mexico on Bilingual Education, specifically for Indigenous language teachers, scholars, and schools, by contributing to and furthering deeper understandings on language teaching practices and collaboration with communities, diverse cultures, and their intersection with power, social justice, and indigenizing frameworks.

The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Indigenous Language Education or related fields before Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach a reduced course load (1/2 or 2/1) in their first two years, before assuming a full course load (2/2) at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including introductory content courses (e.g., Research in Bilingual and Second Language Classrooms and Communities; Teaching the Native American Child; Language and Education in Southwest Native American Communities; Education Across Cultures in the Southwest), LLSS core curriculum (e.g., Issues in Language, Literacy, Sociocultural Studies; and Dissertation Seminar), and preservice educator preparation courses (e.g., Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students). Moreover, LLSS faculty also teach doctoral courses required in the core curriculum. The candidate will support the teaching of BETESOL courses that are integrated with the American Indian Education program and design courses aligned with their expertise.

Interested applicants should apply and submit documents via UNMJOBS. The best consideration is November 9, 2026.

UNM is the premier research university in the state of New Mexico. UNM is a Carnegie Very High Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, the only flagship university in the US with most students who are Hispanic/Latino or Native American.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in Indigenous Language Education or related fields by August 2027.
• Demonstrated proficiency as a speaker of a New Mexico Indigenous (Puebloan) Language
• Evidence of educational (research or teaching) work and experience in Indigenous Language Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognition and/or acknowledgement by community members of the candidate's lived experiences and knowledge of the people, history, and community life of (a) New Mexico Indigenous Nation(s).
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
• At least three years of teaching experience in Indigenous Language teaching and/or related experiences in New Mexico settings at any educational level.
• Excellence or potential for excellence in scholarly research and publishing in Indigenous Language Education, Bilingual Indigenous Education, and/or related fields.
• Robust and current formal academic preparation/advanced study in Indigenous Language Education, Language Teacher Preparation, and/or Native American Studies, preferably linked to New Mexico contexts.
• Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Indigenous Language Education and Bilingual Indigenous Education.
• Ability or the potential to advise and direct graduate work.
• Interest in, commitment to, and/or evidence of strong work in community-engaged approaches through outreach, advocacy, and collaboration with communities and Indigenous Nations in New Mexico.
• Excellent bilingual (NM Puebloan Indigenous Language and English) communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To apply, candidates need to consider that only the requested materials will be considered in the application. A complete application includes the following: 1. A signed letter of application (cover letter), including a description of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications criteria described above. Because the University is committed to serving the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, applicants should include information about how they will further this objective in their cover letter. 2. A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV). 3. Transcripts of all graduate coursework (from highest degree and content area; readable, unofficial copies will be accepted). However, official transcripts will be required for selected finalists invited to an on-campus interview. 4. Syllabi of higher education (1-3) courses taught, and course evaluations. 5. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five professional references included in the CV. 6. One sample of scholarly work. 7. A statement of research aims and commitments. 8. A statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy. 9. A language proficiency support letter written by a community authority, tribal leader or council, Language advisory councils, or Tribal Education, who can describe the candidate's proficiency in a New Mexico Indigenous Puebloan language. 10. Letter of support from a community authority, tribal leader or council, Language advisory councils, or Tribal Education member, who can provide evidence, and acknowledge the candidate's contributions to and work with Indigenous Nations in the New Mexico. 11. A letter from the graduate chair indicating the status of dissertation work (required only for Ph.D. Candidate applicants).

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/9/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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