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Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Classification Title: Tenure Track
Position
Summary
The School of Education seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s
strong
commitment to the academic success of all of our students and who embrace our vision, mission and core values:
Vision to prepare
educators, leaders, and counselors as agents of social change who transform the lives of individuals and communities they
serve.
Mission to immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings, providing them with opportunities to bridge
theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action.
Core Values Authentic Learning, Reflective Practice,
Diversity, Social Justice, Excellence/Quality, and Transformation) and embrace our vision, mission and core values.
The School of
Education is comprised of five academic departments including Educational Leadership, Teacher Education, Special Education, Curriculum and
Instruction, and Counseling. The Department of Teacher Education offers an AA in Early Childhood Multicultural Education, and BA
concentrations in the areas of Early Childhood Multicultural Education Age 3 to Grade 3, Early Childhood Multicultural Education Birth to
Four, Secondary Education (Minor) and in Special Education/Elementary Education. Applications are invited for an open-rank faculty position
with an annual contract starting in August, 2021.
Specific teaching responsibilities will be commensurate with candidate’s
qualifications, but may focus on the individual’s specialization area(s). The successful candidate may teach day, evening, weekend and
online courses.
In addition to teaching a normal teaching load of both undergraduate and graduate courses (18 credit hours in the
first academic year and 24 credit hours thereafter), the selected candidate will be expected to serve as advisor to undergraduate students
in Teacher Education, graduate students.
Selected candidate will be expected to participate in department and university committees;
develop and maintain collaborative and professional partnerships with local schools and districts; hold office hours as required; conduct
scholarly activities such as research in a particular field of knowledge, and submit for publication and/or presentation at professional
conferences.
Duties and Responsibilities
The person selected for this position will teach undergraduate
and graduate courses in the department of Teacher Education with strong field experience components, supervise student teachers, advise
students, assist with recruitment and retention initiatives, engage in scholarly activity, collaborate with PK-12 and university faculty and
provide service to the community.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: An earned doctorate from an
accredited university in Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field by Spring 2024.
P-12 Teaching
Experience: Demonstrated successful experience In Pre-K-12 teaching experience in U.S. (preferred in Southwest) working with Indigenous
students.
New Mexico Highlands University has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for NMHU students and employees.
For detailed information, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
– New Mexico Highlands University (nmhu.edu)
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated
experience forming partnerships with schools/districts that serve Indigenous communities.
Demonstrated potential for
scholarly research and publishing on Indigenous education/pedagogy.
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to outreach
and collaboration with Indigenous communities in New Mexico.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in professional
development programs with pre and in-service teachers in Pre-K-12 settings and/or teacher education.
Experience
designing and teaching synchronous/asynchronous online courses.
Successful experience working with diverse students,
faculty, and staff in an academic setting.
Experience with CAEP accreditation.
College/University
Teaching Experience: Successful college or university teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level and in Native American
Studies or Teacher Education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency in English and an
Indigenous language. - Proficiency teaching and communicating with colleagues and students via electronic and digital modalities.
- Proficiency in the integration of technology to support teaching and learning.
- Proficiency in Desire to Learn or other
Learning Management System. - Proficiency with student advisement/information systems (e.g. Degree Audit and Banner)
Work Location: Las Vegas, NM Campus
Posting Number: F330P
Posting Open
Date
10/09/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
A
complete application must include 1) A letter of application, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) License/Certificate and, 4) Unofficial copies of
advanced degree transcripts. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional
references. References will be contacted in conjunction with a phone and/or on-campus interview and official transcripts should be requested
upon acceptance of the on-campus interview. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Dr. Elisabeth Valenzuela
at [email protected]. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico
Highlands University is an EEO Employer.
