Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Posting Details

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 Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction Rank Assistant Professor Classification Title Tenure Track Position Summary
The School of Education seeks to recruit individuals who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all 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.

The School of Education is comprised of five (5) academic departments including Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Special Education, and Counseling.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) offers an MA in Curriculum and Instruction with diverse emphasis areas in Reading, Bilingual, TESOL, and various subject areas. The Department of C&I also offers Alternative Teachers Certificate Programs in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education. C&I is responsible for a wide range of General Education courses for graduate students and provides the full range of Reading courses and Bilingual/ TESOL courses for both Graduate and Undergraduate students.

Applications are invited for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position with a contract starting in August, 2024. Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty contractual duties include teaching a full load equivalent to four courses (12 credit hours) per semester or the equivalent of 24 credit hours per academic year. A successful candidate will serve on departmental and school committees, assist with advising/mentoring Graduate Students, and perform other related duties as assigned. The successful candidate will engage with scholarly activities that pertain to research, publication, and presentation at professional conference.
Courses taught will be primarily in the areas of Curriculum and Instruction, Spanish, Multicultural, and Bilingual Education but may include classes taught outside of those programs depending on expertise. The incumbent is further expected to pursue scholarly activities and serve at the university, local, state, regional, and national levels. Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must have an earned Doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education and knowledge and experience in curriculum and instruction, Spanish related field with emphasis on bilingual education or related field. The candidate will have two or more years of teaching experience in Pre-K through Grade 12 in public schools. The candidate must be capable of teaching and communicating with colleagues and students via electronic and digital modalities, and demonstrated knowledge and experience in various teaching modalities including face-to-face, online synchronous (Zoom) or asynchronous, and blended learning. ABD will be considered if completion is expected within one academic year of appointment. Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum requirements, the candidate will have two or more years of teaching experience in graduate and undergraduate courses in education. The preferred candidate will have experience providing outreach to first generation college students. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate will have experience with distance and technology education delivery systems, demonstrated experience in forming partnerships with school districts, and membership and involvement in one or more professional organizations. Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F281P Posting Open Date 08/08/2022 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/7924 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
2. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
3. Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
   • Yes
   • No
5. Are you available to work weekends?
   • Yes
   • No
6. Are you a current employee of the university?
   • Yes
   • No
7. Do you have experience with Desire2Learn or another learning management system?
   • Yes
   • No
8. Do you have experience in teaching through a variety of modalities including face-to-face, interactive television, and both synchronous and asynchronous online instruction?
   • Face-to-face
   • Interactive television
   • Synchronous online
   • Asynchronous online
9. Do you have 2 or more years of teaching experience in Pre-K through grade 12 public schools?
   • Yes
   • No
10. Do you have experience as a faculty member teaching online, on-ground, or at a distance?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
2. Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
3. Letter(s) of Recommendation
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and E-Mail

Optional Documents