English Faculty

New Mexico Military Institute seeks an open-rank, tenure-track English faculty member to teach both junior college and high school English courses beginning January, 2022.

NMMI is a state-supported, co-educational college preparatory high school and junior college, complete with Junior and Senior ROTC programs. With a Corps of Cadets numbering up to 1000 young men and women, NMMI provides an accredited college preparatory curriculum on the high school level.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching high school and college courses
• Tutoring and mentoring cadets during on-duty hours
• Cooperating with academic advisors and Commandant’s staff to ensure student success
• Maintaining an active Professional Development Plan
• Service on departmental and institutional committees

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English and experience teaching college writing and literature required
• Terminal degree in English and experience in both high school and college English instruction preferred
• Applicants must possess a commitment to teaching and working with students during the contracted workday schedule

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional oral and written communication
• Capacity to convey substantive knowledge to all grade levels
• Capacity to develop reading, writing, and thinking at all grade levels
• Collaborative approach to teaching and learning
• Willingness to work with cadets in informal advising, tutoring, and mentoring environments

Why Work at NMMI?

• Small class sizes
• Diverse student body
• Curricular rigor and intellectual freedom
• Highly structured institutional culture and classroom management support
• Development and leadership opportunities
• Excellent pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement through the State of New Mexico

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials by October 31. Please send a cover letter, CV, three current letters of reference, and a NMMI Employment Application Form to: 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201 or email to employment@nmmi.edu . Applications are located at: https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/. Official transcripts will be required prior to contracting. NMMI values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from individuals who are underrepresented in higher education. Equal Opportunity Employer.