Assistant Professor of Dine Studies

**Purpose of this position** This position provides direct instruction to students and related services in the subject area of Navajo Traditions, Language, and Cultural Practices. The Professor will prepare undergraduate and graduate students to successfully complete the Navajo language, and cultural teaching requirements for the Bachelor of Art and Master of Art degrees in Diné Culture, Language & Leadership programs. In addition, the Professor will commit to doing community services actively and regularly presenting and conducting traditional/cultural public presentations. The Professor will work under the supervision and in cooperation with School of Diné Studies Department Chair and Graduate Dean. **Duties and Responsibilities** The essential duties and responsibilities of a person occupying this position are *Instruction*: 1. Subject to review and approval by the Department Chair, plan, evaluate, implement and revise as necessary a written classroom management plan for the assigned subject area(s) including an annual Syllabi and Course Descriptions reviews and daily Lesson Plans in a form usable by a substitute, if absent, 2. Organize and instruct classes in the following subject area(s) of Navajo traditions, language, culture and cultural practices, and other theories closely relating to the field of Diné Studies. 3. Knowledgeable of the history, language, tradition/contemporary culture of the Navajo people. 4. Participate in curriculum planning, college committees, program reviews, assessment and development of pertinent classes, Teach all courses assigned, maintain expertise in current Navajo topics for assigned classes, 5. Teach all courses in accordance with the approved schedule of classes and the approved course descriptions, 6. Evaluate student performance systematically and create, and maintain accurate, confidential student performance records, 7. Integrate the Diné Educational Philosophy into course curricula to the maximum extent feasible, 8. Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge of the assigned subject area(s), 9. Actively seek ways to improve instruction and to update, and/or revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance, 10. Use a variety of instructional techniques and methodologies, including such things as: 1. Stimulating vigorous class discussions, 2. Laboratory activities using technical equipment and instrumentation, 3. Field trips and action research projects, 4. Audiovisual equipment, computerized instruction, outside presenters, long and short term assignments, student teams, library research, and other current materials and methods appropriate to the courses taught, 11. Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, and teaching aids techniques in the assigned subject area(s) and recommend their adoption when appropriate, 12. Subject to budget limitations and approvals, select and requisition textbooks, learning materials supplies, tools, and equipment as necessary to support instruction and maintain a current inventory thereof, 13. Provide advice and/or assistance to associate faculty in regard to course content and instructional materials, 14. Maintain general knowledge of University degree requirements, programs, and course transfer information, 15. Maintain regular office hours, 16. Advise students on academic curricula, and act as an advisor to student organizations as a community service portion of teaching requirement, 17. Refer students as needed for guidance counseling and/or alcohol and substance abuse counseling, 18. Work with students on one-to-one based on their special needs to learn properly and consistently as all students. 19. Mentor a set of students to prepare them for graduation. 20. Conduct research work while teaching to enhance topic knowledge. 21. Publish research work with one periodical article every year and a book volume every four years. 22. Participate in your professional organization for up-to-date topic knowle…