Assistant/Associate Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice of Indian Education

Job Description: The Division of Educational Leadership of the University of South Dakota’s School of Education invites
applicants for an open Assistant/Associate Professor of Indian Education (tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice of
Indian Education (non-tenure-track) position. This is an on-campus, nine-month position with the possibility of summer teaching. The
successful candidate for this position will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in South Dakota Indian studies,
culture, and education. The successful candidate should also possess knowledge related to the historical and contemporary life of Indigenous
people from North America, including the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota (Sioux Tribes), as well as American Indian cultural dynamics, history,
teaching, and learning. The successful candidate will also have knowledge of teaching methods, context, and materials to equip future
educators to teach bi-culturally. Successful candidates should also possess a professional and academic background to complement the
strengths of Division faculty and to address the needs of students in programs across the School of Education and university community.
Faculty members in the assistant/associate professor and assistant/associate professor of practice ranks are expected to make contributions
in teaching, research, and service, in addition to mentoring students in and out of the classroom. Our educator preparation programs are
CAEP accredited, and widely respected for training highly competent, well-prepared educators.

Qualifications:
Applicants must be able to teach courses in South Dakota Indian studies, culture, and education. Preference will be given
to those applicants who (a) have at least three years of experience in PK-12 schools, (b) have had successful teaching experiences in
college/university settings through face-to-face and online learning modalities, (c) have the ability to create positive relationships with
students, (d) communicate a promising research agenda that contributes meaningfully to the work of the School of Education, and (e) have
experience forming and supporting partnerships with Native American communities, schools, and other organizations.

Applicants must
possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Native American Studies, Educational Leadership, Adult and Higher Education,
Curriculum and Instruction, Education Studies, or another closely related field by August 22, 2026. Applicants must show evidence of
accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, research leading to publication, and professional service.

Salary/Compensation: Salary is commensurate with qualifications; however, the minimum salary for this position is
$60,000 with the possibility of summer employment for additional compensation.

Application Deadline: First review
date March 9, 2026. Open until filled. https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/46961

Application Procedure: Available online at
yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Daniel Mourlam at daniel.mourlam@usd.edu.

REQUIRED APPLICANT DOCUMENTS:

• Cover
  letter that includes the following information
  • Description of applicant’s interest in the position.
  • Description of
    applicant’s qualifications for the position.
  • Description of research program.
  
  
• Professional curriculum
  vitae.
• List and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
• Academic transcripts.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA: The University of South
Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment over 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are
available in the School of Education, School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, College of Fine
Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: The School of Education is organized into four
basic Divisions: Teacher Residency & Education: Educational Leadership; Counseling and Psychology in Education; and Kinesiology &
Sport
Management. Graduate work is available through the doctorate in several program areas. The Education unit is accredited/approved by
CAEP,
CACREP, and NASP.

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