Assistant or Associate Professor - Teacher Education Indigenous Education

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in the School of Education to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Teacher Education, with strong ties to Indigenous communities and PK-12 partnerships.

The successful candidate will advise students, engage in scholarly activity, contribute to CAEP accreditation efforts, and participate in service to the university and local schools in Las Vegas, NM.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field by Spring 2024.
• Experience teaching Pre-K–12 and working with Indigenous communities.
• Proven ability to form partnerships with schools/districts serving Indigenous communities.
• Experience with online course design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Teacher Education with field components.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students in Teacher Education.
• Engage in scholarly activity and pursue publication/presentation.
• Participate in department and university committees and community partnerships.

Skills

P-12 teaching experience

Online course design

Indigenous education focus

Partnership development

Education

Doctorate in Teacher Education or related field

Job description

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

Rank

Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

Classification Title

Position Summary

The School of Education seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of 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) and embrace our vision, mission and core values.
The School of Education is comprised of five academic departments including Educational Leadership, Teacher Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Counseling. The Department of Teacher Education offers an AA in Early Childhood Multicultural Education, and BA concentrations in the areas of Early Childhood Multicultural Education Age 3 to Grade 3, Early Childhood Multicultural Education Birth to Four, Secondary Education (Minor) and in Special Education/Elementary Education. Applications are invited for an open-rank faculty position with an annual contract starting in August, 2021.
Specific teaching responsibilities will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications, but may focus on the individual’s specialization area(s). The successful candidate may teach day, evening, weekend and online courses.
In addition to teaching a normal teaching load of both undergraduate and graduate courses (18 credit hours in the first academic year and 24 credit hours thereafter), the selected candidate will be expected to serve as advisor to undergraduate students in Teacher Education, graduate students.
Selected candidate will be expected to participate in department and university committees; develop and maintain collaborative and professional partnerships with local schools and districts; hold office hours as required; conduct scholarly activities such as research in a particular field of knowledge, and submit for publication and/or presentation at professional conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The person selected for this position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department of Teacher Education with strong field experience components, supervise student teachers, advise students, assist with recruitment and retention initiatives, engage in scholarly activity, collaborate with PK-12 and university faculty and provide service to the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: An earned doctorate from an accredited university in Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field by Spring 2024.
• P-12 Teaching Experience: Demonstrated successful experience In Pre-K-12 teaching experience in U.S. (preferred in Southwest) working with Indigenous students.
• New Mexico Highlands University has implemented a mandatory COVID -19 vaccine requirement for NMHU students and employees. For detailed information, visit Coronavirus ( COVID -19) information – New Mexico Highlands University (nmhu.edu)
• Demonstrated experience forming partnerships with schools/districts that serve Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publishing on Indigenous education/pedagogy.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to outreach and collaboration with Indigenous communities in New Mexico.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in professional development programs with pre and in-service teachers in Pre-K-12 settings and/or teacher education.
• Experience designing and teaching synchronous/asynchronous online courses.
• Successful experience working with diverse students, faculty, and staff in an academic setting.
• Experience with CAEP accreditation.
• College/University Teaching Experience: Successful college or university teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level and in Native American Studies or Teacher Education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in English and an Indigenous language.
• Proficiency teaching and communicating with colleagues and students via electronic and digital modalities.
• Proficiency in the integration of technology to support teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in Desire to Learn or other Learning Management System.
• Proficiency with student advisement/information systems (e.g. Degree Audit and Banner)

Work Location

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

F330P

Posting Open Date

10/09/2023

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes