General Summary:
This Tribal Governance and Administration instructor will provide the time and support
necessary to teach, evaluate, advise, and support students who enroll in the Tribal
Governance and Administration program, as well as those who enroll in Native American
Studies courses that are offered as general education courses. The Tribal Governance and
Administration instructor may teach up to 15 credits per quarter, or 45 credits per academic
year, possibly including, but not limited to: History of Federal Indian Policy; Federal Indian
Law; Tribal Courts; Principles of Tribal Sovereignty; Tribal Gaming; Indian Education - Finance
and Administration; Intergovernmental Relations; Tribal Health and Wellness; 638 Contracts
and Compacts; Strategic Planning for Tribal Organizations; History of Tribal Government on
the Flathead Reservation; and/or, other courses as assigned.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
· Plan, prepare and develop course materials such as course curriculum,
assignments, textbook selection, syllabi and materials that are place— and
community-based, as well as culturally sustaining and revitalizing for both in class
and on-line course delivery.
· Review and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of
instruction in accordance with SKC mission and goals and the 4C5.
· Prepare and deliver instruction to students using multiple instructional methods
to include lecture, class projects, group work, guest speakers, place-based
instruction, class presentations, and other appropriate strategies.
· Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
· Evaluate the quality of student course work, essay/research paper assignments,
and the class assignments, participation, etc.
· Collaborate with colleagues to design, enhance and improve teaching and
research practices.
· Collaborate with department members to plan, implement, and participate in
annual and long-term evaluation of program.
· Establish and maintain scheduled office hours. The Tribal Historic Preservation
instructor must be available to assist students in person, via email, online, and via
phone with their academic and advising needs.
Advising
· Advise and mentor students in academic and vocational programs, career
decisions, department and college policies, and maintain advising files for each
advisee.
· Evaluate student transcripts to assure the student’s academic record accurately
reflects transfer credit earned, appropriate courses are taken for degree plans
and graduation as needed. Submit appropriate paperwork, as necessary.
· Assist students to complete the graduation application, ensuring that all
requirements are met and the application is filed within established timelines.
· Refer students to appropriate college and community resources.
· Work in conjunction with Enrollment Services and the Dean of the Native
American Studies Division to ensure that the electronic advising module contains
current, accurate course descriptions and degree requirements.
College/Committee Service
· Serve on academic and administrative committees to provide faculty input
into institutional policies, departmental review, student retention and
academic programs, and/or other appropriate areas.
Qualification:
· Master’s Degree is required, with preference in any of the following fields:
o Anthropology
o Education
o History
o Political Science
o Public Administration
o Native American Studies
o Tribal Governance
o Environmental Studies
· Demonstrated studies on issues related to Native peoples of North America, American Indian peoples, or Indigenous population, preferred.
· Experience working with Native American populations is preferred.
· Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching at undergraduate level is preferred
To apply submit SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.edu David_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement (E.I. cover letter, resume and transcripts). Information you provide will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans and women. SKC is a tribal member preference employer as set forth in SKC policy. SKC is a drug free workplace. All pre-hires must pass a drug test before formal hiring.