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Community College Faculty - Native American Studies

Minnesota State • Cloquet, MN • 20h ago

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

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:

Job Description

This posting will fill two positions. These two positions are part of a Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grant project focused on developing an Ojibwe Language Documentation and Archival Center. The individuals hired will play a key role in advancing project goals through collaborative implementation, relationship-building with First Language speakers and Knowledge Keepers, and ongoing support for the long-term success and sustainability of the project.

Responsibilities: The Successful candidate will:

Language Documentation and Archival

Actively contribute to the development, maintenance and growth of an Ojibwe Language Documentation and Archival Center

Facilitate language documentation sessions with First-Language speakers and throughout all stages of documentation ensure linguistic accuracy, cultural authenticity, and respectful representation.

Present project updates to the Language Documentation Advisory Board as appropriate.
Collaboration and community Engagement

Facilitate Ojibwe language immersive environments including immersion camps, sessions and courses throughout the year.

Facilitate workshops and trainings for Ojibwe communities related to language documentation and archival practices.

Assist with the Ojibwe/English website and support FDLTCC website efforts with Ojibwe language.

Contribute to the Ojibwe Language Symposium and other hosted language presentations.
Teaching, Curriculum Development, and Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the development of curriculum related to language documentation and archival studies.

Teach and range of college-level Ojibwe language courses, including immersive Ojibwe language courses.

Participate in accreditation efforts, student success initiatives, and other institutional priorities that support ongoing program and institutional growth.
Mentorship, Student Support, and Campus Language Initiatives

Supervise, mentor, and train student interns in immersive learning environments, including language documentation and archival practices.

Collaborate with colleagues, communities, and partners to strengthen the Ojibwe Language degree programs and the Language Documentation and Archival Center while supporting students with varied skill levels.

Participate in program and campus life through committee service, campus activities, and professional development opportunities.

Salary Range:

$47,185 - $71,893 Annual Base Salary

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 American Indian Studies or with30 quarter/ 20 semester credits in courses which support the development of expertise in the assigned field.

Preferred Qualification

Master's degree

Advanced level or higher proficiency in Ojibwe language

Experience working with First Language speakers and Knowledge Keepers

Experience recording, transcribing and archiving Ojibwe language

Experience facilitating Ojibwe immersion environments such as camps, courses, or other environments

Experience teaching Ojibwe language courses in post-secondary or K-12 settings

Demonstrated knowledge of Ojibwemowin, American Indian culture and history, and collaboration with Ojibwe communities and families

Commitment to supporting diverse students through instruction, campus engagement, and college or system-level initiatives

Experience in curriculum development and assessment related to Ojibwe language learning outcomes

Ability to collaborative effectively with colleagues, including committee work

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Other Requirements

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.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) - Flex scheduling equaling 171 days (between July 1 to June 30 each academic year) may include weekends and summer.

Telework (No): Telework 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:

07-01-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-18-2026

Close Date:

06-02-2026

Posting Contact Name:

LeAnn K Ulvi

Posting Contact Email:

leann.ulvi@fdltcc.edu

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