NAS Faculty & Cultural Coordinator

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) Position Description No. NASFACCC103026 Position Title: Division: Reports To: FLSA Status: Annual Contract: Rate of Pay: Date Revised: Native American Studies Faculty & Cultural Coordinator Humanities-NAS NAS Faculty Director Exempt Full-time, 34 weeks per year Dependent on Qualifications October 2026 University Mission Statement: The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe. General Position Summary: The preferred candidate will have demonstrated competence in teaching, advising, and curriculum development. This position teaches both didactic and practicum (if applicable) courses for the academic program.

This position includes coordinating cultural events that require traditional knowledge and fluency in Ojibwemowin. Key Responsibilities: TEACHING • Classroom instruction, preparation, and supervision of students • Other instruction such as preparation and presentation of off-campus University coursework, workshops, seminars, and in-service for professionals and others • Laboratory design, (if applicable) preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities • Use University-sanctioned technology per direction of Academic Administration. • Use course syllabi as designated by the Academic Administration and in accordance with established University policies and procedures • Measurement of student performance, including the preparation, administration, grading, and evaluation of tests, papers, examinations, and assessment rubrics, and the reporting of grades • Timely documentation of student attendance • Timely documentation of mid-term and semester grades • Timely documentation of course assessments and course syllabi • Provide academic advising to students beyond their registration needs • Coordination, supervision, and evaluation of student research 1 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) Position Description No. NASFACCC103026 • • • • • • • • Coordination and supervision of academic program Coordination and supervision of student activities directly related to the academic program Development of more effective teaching methods and teaching-oriented research Writing letters of recommendation for students Selection and procurement of books, films, and other materials for classroom or laboratory use Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books to be ordered by the library Participate in the development of new courses and programs of study as well as the ongoing review and updating of current curriculum Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academic Affairs and/or Chief Academic Officer ADVISING • Advisors are expected to help the student in the following ways: ▪ Help the advisee plan a program that will lead to the awarding of a degree or certificate ▪ Assist with and approve advisee class schedules ▪ Complete appropriate forms in a timely manner ▪ Maintain advisee’s file/portfolio to include degree audits to track the advisee’s progress; student contact log to record meetings with the student; and other items selected by the student or the advisor for the file (i.e., letters of recommendation, samples of work or achievements, etc.) ▪ Make referrals to necessary persons or resources for needed services that are non-academic in nature and fall outside of the faculty’s expertise and knowledge to ensure the student is accessing services and resources needed to continue and complete their educational plan/program successfully ▪ Confidentiality – Faculty have a responsibility to ensure confidentiality in their interactions with students. SCHOLARSHIP • Ongoing research, which leads to the discovery of new knowledge or new applications of existing knowledge • Ongoing research intended to lead to publications in scholarly journals or books • Ongoing reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one’s field of professional specialization SERVICE • • Serves as a designated representative of the University Participates in program outreach and recruitment efforts, coordinates the activities of program advisory committees, makes presentations to outside contacts 2 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) Position Description No.

NASFACCC103026 • • • • • Develops and serves on committees and task forces and attends regularly scheduled meetings as outlined in the Faculty Handbook Participation in community and cultural activities Participate in University sponsored activities such as student recruitment, new student orientation, graduation, and other planned student events Plans, coordinates, and implement seasonal harvest activities as needed, including wild ricing, hunting, ice-fishing, snaring, sugarbush, and spring fishing LCOOU is a tribal University in which faculty and staff are very conscious of being a vital part of our community’s living history and are particularly proud of the beautiful, sustaining traditions of the Ojibwe culture. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in area of instruction and demonstrated experience in cultural knowledge, or tested experience as certified by authorized tribal expert(s) in content area. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in area of instruction and tested experience in cultural knowledge and Ojibwemowin fluency Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: • Excellent organizational skills • Strong communication skills • Computer technology and application skills • Able to work independently • Work experience relevant to the courses assigned • Able to verbalize different teaching methodologies • Able to verbalize knowledge of Ojibwe Culture and tribal communities • Fluent in Ojibwemowin Work Environment: • Office, classroom, and campus facilities environment • Will require travel to Outreach sites and external meetings Reportability: • This position reports to the NAS Faculty Director. Supervision: • This is not a supervisory position. 3 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) Position Description No.

NASFACCC103026 Application Process: Please submit either hard or electronic copy of a cover letter, an updated resume, unofficial transcripts, and a completed LCO Ojibwe University job application (available online at www.lco.edu/hr) to the address directly below. All materials should be submitted in a single packet. Only applications containing all the items noted above, fully completed, will be considered. Hand-delivered application packages will be accepted at the University until 4:30 pm on the deadline date; mailed applications must be received by the deadline date, and emailed application packages must be received by 11:59 pm on the deadline date.

Human Resources Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University 13466 W Trepania Road Hayward, WI 54843 Phone: 715-634-4790 Fax: 715-634-5049 Email – [email protected] All materials submitted will become property of the University and will be retained for one year from the application deadline. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University encourages applications from all peoples and sources; however, we follow an Indian preference policy when hiring. “The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with postsecondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.” 4