Per Course/Contingent Instructor of Computer Science

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 1,300 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: Per Course/Contingent Instructor of Computer Science

Rank: Per-Course Faculty

Classification Title: Per Course

Position Summary: The incumbent in this position will have responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. Courses to be taught will be primarily in the areas of network programming, cybersecurity, database theory, web programming, software engineering, data structures, algorithm development, data-science but may include classes taught outside of those topics, depending on expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty contractual duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teach courses in graduate and undergraduate CS programs.
• May be assigned to teach evening and/or Saturday classes, courses via ITV, and/or develop and teach Desire to Learn courses;
• Hold office hours as required;
• Maintain regular attendance;

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Masters or Doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field or equivalent credentials. Doctoral candidates that have completed all but their dissertation are also qualified.

Experience: University experience in teaching computer science courses as an instructor or assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to the following:

• Expertise in several of the following areas: network programming, cybersecurity, database theory, web programming, software engineering, data structures, algorithm development and data-science.
• University experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Demonstrated research activities in the broad field of computer and information science.
• Previous success in working with diverse student populations.
• Interest and/or experience implementing curricula and/or pedagogy in discipline.
• Experience interacting with multicultural communities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill and expertise in delivering computer science content and coursework to diverse students.
• Ability in the use of classroom technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, administrators and a culturally diverse student body.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate student projects.
• Demonstrated skill and ability in writing software programs.

Work Location

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: F388P

Posting Open Date: 08/18/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application must include 1) A Letter of Application, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) 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 an on-campus or zoom interview and official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the on-campus interview. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.