The Department of American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—a dynamic and growing academic unit—is pleased to announce that we are seeking applications for a faculty position in American Indian and Indigenous studies at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, open area. We seek an outstanding scholar holding a Ph.D. in American Indian and Indigenous Studies, American Studies, or a relevant field. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise as well as one of the core courses in our undergraduate curriculum, with a teaching load of two courses per semester (2/2). A demonstrated commitment to meaningfully engaging Tribal nations and Native communities through is preferred.

For more than fifty years UNC’s Department of American Studies has explored US American culture from local, regional, national, and global perspectives. We are committed to interdisciplinary approaches that place American institutions as well as the histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of American people at the center of academic study. Graduates of our department build careers in public history, arts, museums, and non-profits in addition to law, health, and business. The department serves as the home for the undergraduate and graduate program in American Indian and Indigenous studies and a graduate program in folklore.

This open-rank faculty position in the Department of American Studies focuses on American Indian and Indigenous Studies. The selected candidate will be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications.

This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area(s) or expertise as well as one of the core courses in our undergraduate curriculum with a teaching load of two courses per semester (2/2). The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching.

Ph.D. in American Indian and Indigenous Studies, American Studies, or related degree.

Demonstrated evidence of research or creative activity that meaningfully engages Tribal nations.

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To apply, please submit the following documents: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample (6,000 words max), research statement (500 words max), teaching statement (500 words max), and a list of four referees with their contact information. Four letters of recommendation and the submission process will be requested of finalists at a later date. Applications are due by November 13, 2025. Please upload all necessary documents to the application portal. If you have any search-related questions, feel free to contact the Search Committee Chair. For any technical issues or application portal-related issues, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Sujata Paudel at paudels@unc.edu

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.