Director, Native American Rights Project
Director, Native American Rights Project
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Job Description
Position Summary
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law seeks applications from full-time members of its faculty to serve as the inaugural Director of the Native American Rights Project which focuses on advancing research teaching and external engagement in the area of Native American rights.
The position is contemplated as a three-year appointment commencing in August 2025.
Essential Functions
The Director will undertake the following principal responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Native American Rights Project in a manner designed to enhance its visibility stature and impact;
- Support an appropriate slate of programmatic activities including lectures workshops and other events;
- Provide recommendations regarding curricular enhancements in the area of Native American rights;
- Advise students on professional opportunities in the field of tribal law federal Indian law and Native American rights;
- Collaborate with the Dean to develop and lead an external advisory board composed of influential experts in the field; and
- Work closely with the Dean and the law schools Executive Director of Development to secure additional resources for the Project from individuals and organizations.
Required Qualifications
- Full-time faculty member at the Sturm College of Law
- J.D. and/or Ph.D. degrees (or their equivalents)
- Expertise in the field of Native American rights
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 19 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary Range:
The salary rate for this position is $12500.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
TheUniversity of Denveroffers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about theUniversity of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Contract
