Postdoctoral Fellow Native American and Indigenous Studies

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What benefits do I receive with UTThe university offers an impressive benefits package. For more details on benefits please see: and more information about the College of Liberal Arts please visit: college seeks to build a supportive growth-minded community and cultivate outstanding and courageous leaders. For more information on the college staff leadership academy please visit: more information on college staff professional development please visit: Program in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Native American and Indigenous Studies. The position begins on August 16 2026 and ends one year from date of hire.

We seek candidates with a strong research and teaching profile in Native American and Indigenous Studies. As a multidisciplinary program we welcome candidates from all Liberal Arts fields. Candidates will be reviewed by the relevant academic department as well as by NAIS.

The Program in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) at The University of Texas at Austin has a global comparative focus with a particular strength in the Americas. Our undergraduate certificate and graduate portfolio allow students to develop a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous thought history and also provide a community for NAIS students and faculty affiliates through seminars workshops social events and support for student organizations.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the area of Native American and Indigenous Studies and actively contribute to the intellectual life of NAIS through participation in the programs interdisciplinary workshops and events other research-oriented events of the NAIS Program and a workshop about their own research.
• Teach one course each semester: one should be an introductory course while the other may be a more specialized upper division course.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. prior to start date and not have received Ph.D. more than 3 years prior to start date.

Salary Range

$65000

Working Conditions

• Typical office and classroom environment

• Austin-area base is required

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Cover letter - Please include in your cover letter information about the status of your dissertation and the date of completion (completed or expected). The cover letter should also describe possible course offerings and a research/writing plan for the fellowship year.

• Writing sample of no more than 30 pages

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest references etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee log-in to Workday navigate to your Worker Profile click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your addition you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest references etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employercomplies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services 1616 Guadalupe Street UTA 2.206 Austin Texas 78701.