Job Description

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Working Title:

Community College Faculty - Native American Studies

Institution:

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Classification Title:

Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

Cloquet

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

The successful candidate for the American Indian Studies Instructor will:

• Teach a variety of college courses related to American Indian Studies, with particular emphasis on the Anishinaabeg culture and history.
• Assist the American Indian Studies/Anishinaabeg Program Coordinator with planning, program review/assessment, student outreach/recruitment, mentoring/advising students, and new curriculum/program development.
• Collaborate effectively as a contributing team member within the Anishinaabe-gikendaasowinan programs, supporting shared goals and program success.
• Participate in accreditation, student success, and other institutional initiatives
• Be able to teach using a variety of delivery methodologies ranging from in-person to online to hybrid/blended courses and including the use of learning management systems.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-dimensional campus community, with a special focus on American Indian students as well as students with a broad range of skill levels.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to supporting diverse students through instruction, active participation in campus activities, and other college and state system-level initiatives.
• Participate in program and campus life through service on committees and attendance at campus activities

Salary Range: $47,185 - $71,893 Annual base wage

The above salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Native American Studies or with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in courses which support the development of expertise in the assigned field.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in American Indian Studies; or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter graduate credits) in American Indian Studies.
• Ability to teach in a second field such as Anishinaabe Language or the willingness to complete the necessary work to meet the requirements for second credential field during the probationary period.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the American Indian culture and history, and evidence of involvement in urban and/or reservation communities
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Prior teaching experience in a tribal and/or two-year post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a student population encompassing a broad range of skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including committee work.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Online and hybrid/blended teaching experience, including the use of learning management systems and videoconferencing technology in the classroom.

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Telework (No) Telework is not available

About

The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

To achieve this mission, we will:

• Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.
• Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
• Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.
• Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.
• Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
• Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.

Vision Statement

Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.

Core Values

During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:

• Respect: Manaaji’idiwin
• Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin
• Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin
• Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin
• Compassion: Zhawenjigewin

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-20-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

04-13-2026

Close Date:

05-01-2026

Posting Contact Name:

LeAnn K Ulvi

Posting Contact Email:

leann.ulvi@fdltcc.edu