Postdoctoral Fellowship in Contemporary Native Arts and Indigenous Research at INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN &

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Mentorship, Archival Research, Collections-Based Research, Community Engagement, Scholarly Development, Public Scholarship, Teaching, Indigenous Methodologies

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Description Summary The IAIA Research Center for Contemporary Native Arts (RCCNA) invites applications for a one-year, in-residence Postdoctoral Fellowship supporting innovative research in Native American Art History, Indigenous Studies, or related fields. This fellowship provides dedicated time, mentorship, and resources for an emerging scholar to advance an independent research project while contributing to the intellectual and creative life of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA). Grounded in IAIA’s mission to empower creativity and leadership in Indigenous arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning, and community engagement, this fellowship supports access to the IAIA archives and collections, builds opportunities for collaborative research, and encourages meaningful engagement with students, staff, faculty, artists, and local communities. The fellowship is designed to support both scholarly development and public-facing research that contributes to Indigenous arts, histories, and futures. Scholars whose work engages Indigenous methodologies, collections-based research, or community-centered approaches are especially encouraged to apply. - Deadline to apply: April 13th as the priority review deadline. - Housing stipend - IAIA meal plan - $5,000 research travel support Application Materials Cover letter describing research goals, how the IAIA RCCNA will support your work (2 pages max) Curriculum Vitae highlighting courses developed and delivered Statement of Teaching Philosophy(2 pages max) Research Proposal (3 pages max) One Letter of Recommendation Requirements Responsibilities This is a full-time, in-residence appointment based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Fellow will: Pursue an independent research project utilizing IAIA’s archives and collections Teach one course per semester (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) in the Native American Art History degree program Meet regularly with the RCCNA Director and department Chair for mentorship and professional development Participate in the academic, artistic, and community life of IAIA, RCCNA, and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) Deliver one public presentation for the IAIA community Contribute to RCCNA’s public scholarship by developing a short research essay for the RCCNA website Before the conclusion of the fellowship term, the fellow will offer a presentation or knowledge-sharing activity with an associated Indigenous community or partner institution Fellows are encouraged to use the appointment to advance publications, exhibitions, creative work, or other scholarly outputs that support their long-term career goals. Qualifications Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. within the past five years in: Native American Art History Indigenous or Native American Studies Art History Museum/Archives Studies or a closely related field Demonstrated experience working with Tribal Nations, communities, or organizations.

Responsibilities

The Fellow will pursue an independent research project utilizing IAIA’s archives and collections while teaching one course per semester in the Native American Art History degree program. Responsibilities also include regular mentorship meetings and active participation in the academic and community life of IAIA, RCCNA, and MoCNA.