Part-Time Term Instructor

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
Part-Time Term Instructor

Rank
Instructor

Classification Title

Position Summary

Prepare and deliver advanced pharmacology/pharmacotherapeutics content to family nurse practitioner students using an asynchronous format for lectures, case presentations and small group discussions. Content emphasis is on fundamental evidence-based knowledge necessary to select pharmacological agents for the management of acute and chronic health problems. Discussion of key principles of pharmacology including mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics pharmacogenomics and drug interactions is required. Research data and evidence-based treatment guidelines used for clinical application and decision making related to drug selection, adverse effects, and monitoring for patients across the lifespan (infants to older adults) must be incorporated.

Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum development, Instruction and Management of the MSN Advanced Pharmacology course.
Advising and assisting students to master course content.

Minimum Qualifications

PharmD degree or PharmD-PhD or equivalent degree

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical Experience and Graduate Level Teaching Experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience teaching online asynchronous courses
Curriculum development

Work Location
Remote

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F302P

Posting Open Date
04/28/2023

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include 1) A letter of application, 2) Curriculum Vitae; and, 3) Unofficial transcript. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of an additional three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with a phone and/or on-campus or zoom 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. Jeanie Flood at jflood@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree

Optional Documents

1. License/Certificate
2. Letter(s) of Recommendation
3. Teaching Philosophy