Instructor in Navajo Culture/Language & Elementary Education

Instructor in Navajo Culture/Language & Elementary Education

School for Dine Studies and Education

Academic Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Monday-Sunday; 8 AM to 9 PM

Summary/Objective of Position:

Candidate will teach across three levels of discipline, be able to teach Navajo Language courses, Navajo Culture courses, and Teacher education courses at three levels, early childhood, AA Elem, and BA Elem Ed.

Candidate shall perform all the duties of a faculty member faithfully and satisfactorily in accordance with the highest level of professional standards and shall perform the duties and responsibilities at the same level of professionalism set forth by the Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual and also written in the position description provided by the Diné College.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The essential functions of this position include the following: teaching, student advising, research and creative activities, committee assignment, and community These responsibilities may include involvement in off-campus activities, evening or weekend duties, as well as student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom and laboratory; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing research and developing portfolios; directing group studies and practicum; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating artistic presentations; supervising independent study projects; and supervising or teaching internships.
• Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular, and career
• Research activities include efforts to create and add knowledge in a field, including the advancement of theories and Expanding and interpreting existing ideas, theories, and principles.
• Professional service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the community, the state, the nation, and the
• Pursuant to program requirements, this faculty position shall perform duties across three disciplines; the incumbent shall be able to teach Navajo language courses, Navajo culture courses, and teacher education courses at three levels: AA in early childhood education, AA in elementary education, and BA in elementary education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Master's Degree in Education/ Multicultural Education with a proficiency in Navajo culture and

Preferred:

• PhD Degree

Knowledge:

• Candidate shall possess knowledge of the most important substantive disciplinary domain in their field of expertise, such as teaching modalities, teaching strategies, syllabi design and management, curriculum development and management, assessment instruments, and lesson planning.

Skills:

• Incumbent shall possess effective human relation skills and good communication skills along with sound classroom management
• Incumbent should be technologically proficient and have the ability to acquire Online teaching certification promptly.

Abilities:

• Candidate must be able to tailor lesson plans to fit different learning styles of students with varying background
• Be able to build the course in the Canvas Learning Management System and to converse through email, chat, web conferencing, discussion forums, and announcements in the LMS.
• Be able to explain and enforce educational learning policies.
• Ability to understand diversity and equity in education.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Incumbent is required to teach at multiple sites that require travel to duty stations. Must possess or acquire Defensive Driving

Other Requirement(s):

• Must have a valid state driver's license and speak Dine bizaad and write Navajo text

Salary : $54,000 - $65,000