New Mexico Highlands University Jobs

New Mexico Highlands University

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1005 Diamond St, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA

5 Star University

"Instructor of English"

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About NMHU

Highlands University is an open admissions university with over 70% Hispanic, Native American or African American with nearly 40% studying at the Master’s Degree level. The university is committed to student success and improved retention and graduation rates. NMHU serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students at the main campus in Las Vegas, NM (one hour east of Santa Fe) and another 1300 students at centers in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Albuquerque. For more information about the university, visit the website at www.nmhu.edu.

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor of English

Rank

Instructor

Classification Title

Term

Position Summary

One year full-term instructor of 1000-level English classes. Teaching will occur in-person on the Las Vegas, NM campus. Salary $44,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching up to 30 credits during the academic year, primarily ENGL 1060, 1110, and 1120.

Attend composition meetings and department meetings

Advise and mentor undergraduate students

Attend meetings/training during Faculty Development

Hold 5 office hours/week

Assist with undergraduate English Program outcomes assessment, extracurricular events

Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. in English

Preferred Qualifications

Recently completed M.A. in English from NMHU

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of and experience in teaching NMHU English Composition classes.

Work Location

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F356P

Posting Open Date

06/07/2022

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) unofficial transcripts; and 4) names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with an 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. Lauren Fath at lfath@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

Quick Link

https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9188

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
  • List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and E-Mail

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