Description
The Department of Native American and Indigenous Studies at Dartmouth College invites applications for the Mae and John Hueston Distinguished Professorship in Native American and Indigenous Studies. We seek qualified candidates at the rank of tenured Associate or Full Professor whose research and teaching address any context for the study of Indigenous Peoples. We are especially interested in applicants whose work will contribute to the department’s ongoing commitment to Global Indigenous Studies. We welcome applicants from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary background.
In addition to having a record of excellence in scholarship, qualified candidates will also have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Dartmouth has a long-standing commitment to interdisciplinary studies and our department has long-established relations with other units at Dartmouth whose interests and engagement with Indigenous Studies intersect with our own.
Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.
Qualifications
PhD in Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a closely related field in the humanities or social sciences; or an equivalent terminal degree. A record of distinction commensurate with a tenured appointment. Responsibilities include research and classroom instruction of undergraduate students.
Application Instructions
Please submit all materials electronically via Interfolio. Letters may be addressed to Professor Melanie B. Taylor:
- Cover letter
- CV
Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Melanie Benson Taylor, Melanie.B.Taylor@dartmouth.edu.
This position is full-time, in residence, non-remote in Hanover, NH. For all openings in Arts and Sciences, please visit our Faculty Recruitment page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
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