About the Role
All full-time faculty members have a responsibility to actively participate in an institution of higher learning to benefit and engage with students and colleagues in realizing the mission of Sinte Gleska University. This participation manifests in scholarship, service, and teaching.
Requirements
➢ Responsible for teaching Human Service classes in the BA degree program plus occasional graduate level courses and general/ core classes.
➢ Thorough preparation for teaching load. Full-time teaching load should be 12 hours, unless other arrangements are negotiated with university.
➢ Prepare and teach the required hours/semester for the academic year, with one class in the summer as per contract.
➢ Involvement and assist in curriculum planning, development and scheduling for Human Services Department.
➢ Classroom design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities, both in-person and in an online virtual classroom setting.
➢ Assessment of student performance, including the preparation, administration, grading, and evaluation of tests, papers, and examinations and the reporting of grades.
➢ Maintain 15 office hours per semester.
➢ Advise students and participate in the registration process as assigned. Conferences with, and academic advisement of, students outside of their registration needs.
➢ Keep current and professionally engaged in area of expertise.
➢ Engage with SGU functions such as departmental responsibilities, committee assignments, and other assignments in accordance with department and/or university mission.
➢ Faculty should expect to provide service to the institution and the community through committee work, departmental responsibilities and work as identified and needed in the community.
➢ Conduct in-house and community seminars and short training sessions on various topics, conductive to job upgrade, limited to the excess working time after the above responsibilities have been fulfilled.
➢ Respect and adhere to other departmental/college/ internet service provider’s acceptable use policies.
➢ Along with support from peers and university mentors, utilize innovative and culturally responsive pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning experiences.
➢ Input into the selection and procurement of textbooks, and other materials for classroom or laboratory use.
➢ Other duties as assigned in the performance of his/her responsibilities and as mutually agreed upon to the benefit of Sinte Gleska University.
About the Company
Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a tribally controlled, accredited institution located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. Founded to serve the Sicangu Lakota Nation, SGU is dedicated to providing accessible, culturally grounded higher education that empowers students, families, and communities.
Rooted in the Lakota philosophy of Wolakota—living in harmony and balance—SGU integrates academic excellence with Indigenous knowledge, language, and values. The University offers a range of associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers, leadership, and lifelong learning.
As a community-focused institution, SGU plays a vital role in strengthening tribal sovereignty, supporting economic development, and preserving Lakota culture for future generations. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects both traditional teachings and modern educational practices.
Joining SGU means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a healthy, resilient tribal nation through education, self-determination, and visionary leadership.