The Oral History Master of Arts at Columbia University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach a half-semester graduate course in Spring 2025 in Indigenous Studies, focusing on oral history. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and oral history methodologies. They will be responsible for designing and teaching this seven-week graduate-level seminar, advising and mentoring graduate students on their thesis projects, and contributing to the intellectual and cultural life of the department and university.
This seminar will meet once a week for 2-3 hours and will include a mix of Oral History Masters students along with other graduate and advanced undergraduate students
The baseline compensation for teaching this course is $5,500. OHMA’s part-time faculty receive professional development funds and, after three years, research funds. Part-time faculty are awarded a $1000 stipend per graduate student under their mentorship.
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Qualifications:
Experience teaching relevant courses, ideally with diverse groups of graduate or advanced undergraduate students.
Demonstrated expertise in Indigenous cultures, histories, oral history theory, and practice.
Experience with advocacy, organizing, or activism.
Practitioners from backgrounds historically marginalized in the field, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Advanced degree required.
Must be able to teach in person in New York City.
To apply:
For the first stage of this process, please send a cover letter and CV to ohma@columbia.edu by November 6th, 2024, with the subject heading "Indigenous Oral Histories Class." You may also include a sample syllabus from a course you have taught in the past (not necessarily on this topic).
In your cover letter, introduce yourself and your interest and background in Indigenous oral history theory and practice. Include brief descriptions of how you would conceptualize and structure a seven-week course on these themes, as well as your approach to and experience with teaching and creating inclusive learning communities.