Postdoctoral Fellow - Native American and Indigenous Studies

Postdoctoral Fellow - Native American and Indigenous Studies

Hiring Department: College of Liberal Arts

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 16, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

The Program in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship. 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) 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 issues. We also provide a community for NAIS students and faculty affiliates through seminars, workshops, social events, and support for student organizations.

• Conduct research in Native American and Indigenous Studies and actively contribute to the intellectual life of NAIS through participation in the program's interdisciplinary workshops, events, and a workshop about their own research.
• Teach one course each semester: one introductory and one specialized upper‑division course.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

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

$65,000

• Typical office and classroom environment.
• Austin‑area base is required.

• Resume/CV.
• Cover letter—including status of dissertation and expected or completed date, possible course offerings, and research/writing plan for the fellowship year.
• Writing sample of no more than 30 pages.
• Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

For any questions about this position, please contact naisxas.edu.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies 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.