Turtle Talk

Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes
- position title,
- location (city, state),
- main duties,
- closing date,
- and any other pertinent details such as links to application;
An attached PDF job announcement.

University of Nevada

Lecturer II/Teaching Assistant Professor, Judicial Studies, Reno, NV. The manager of this degree program works in coordination with a LMS specialist as required, and with limited administrative support (approximately .10 FTE of an Administrative Assistant IV). The position also involves graduate level teaching in an area of expertise and extensive student advising duties. Thus, the position requires substantial content and technical expertise, as well as an ability to work independently in a fast-paced virtual academic environment. The application is open until filled. Apply here.

Oglala Sioux Tribe

Junior Associate In-House Counsel, OST Legal Department, Pine Ridge, SD. Counsel will work for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Council, the Executive Committee and with the Health and Human Services and Education Standing Committees. Counsel must attend weekly meetings with Committees and attend Tribal Council meetings as assigned. This position is open until filled. Please see the job announcement for more information.

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C.

Independent Director for the Board of Directors of Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C., Grand Rapids, MI. The Board of Directors is responsible for working with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the NHBP Tribal Council and other management staff to develop investment strategies and development plans for the Company to further the mission and purposes of the Company. In concert with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors is responsible for identifying investment criteria to drive the Company business acquisition and investment activities, authorizing investments/business acquisitions and monitoring the performance of the Company. Please see the job description for more information.

New Mexico Legal Aid

Staff Attorney, Gallup, NM. The staff attorney will handle cases and matters involving Federal Indian law and Indian tribal law issues, including representation of low income individuals in tribal court. In addition, the staff attorney may be required to handle general poverty law work in non-Tribal forums and to conduct outreach in Indian and non-Indian communities. For more information please see the position description.

See posts from April 24, 2020.