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:

August 16, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until August 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 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 issues. We also provide a community for NAIS students and faculty affiliates through seminars, workshops, social events, and support for student organizations.

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

• 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 and events, other research‑oriented events of the NAIS Program, and a workshop about your 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.

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.

$65,000

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

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter – please include 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 contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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 that ALL required materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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