Assistant or Associate Professor - Teacher Education with focus on STEM

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Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Teacher Education with a focus on STEM. The School of Education seeks candidates to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise student teachers, and contribute to program development and community partnerships.

Applicants should hold a Doctorate in Teacher Education with STEM emphasis, possess a Level III teaching license eligibility, and have P-12 teaching experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Teacher Education with STEM focus.
• Strong emphasis on math and science education.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate STEM teacher education courses.
• Supervise student teachers and advise undergraduate students.
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and program development.
• Engage in scholarly activities and service to the university and community.

Skills

Digital modalities

Technology integration

Learning Management System

Student advisement systems

Education

Doctorate in Teacher Education (STEM)

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor - Teacher Education with focus on STEM

New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

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 Assistant or Associate Professor - Teacher Education with focus on STEM

Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

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

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 with the possibility of being assigned as Department Chair, Teacher Education.

Teaching Responsibilities

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 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.

Service and Scholarly Activities

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 teacher education courses particularly in STEM subject areas (undergraduate/graduate) 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: Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in Teacher Education related to Math and Science (STEM) Education.
• Licensure: Current Level III Teaching License (or eligible to apply).
• P-12 Teaching Experience: Five years of demonstrated successful experience teaching in a P-12 public school setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one of the following areas: math, science, STEM and technology.
• Experience in teaching and a research record on questions related to math/science or STEM education on questions of equity and access.
• Preference will be given to candidates with proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
• Demonstrated successful experience forming partnerships with schools/districts.
• Experience designing and teaching asynchronous online courses.
• Successful experience working with diverse students, faculty and staff in an academic setting.
• Experience with CAEP accreditation.
• Desire to engage in the development of innovative educational programs in collaboration with local school district partners and community.
• Knowledge/experience with adult teaching and learning theory/principles.
• Successful college or university teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level and in the area of teacher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 Information

• Posting Number F208P
• Open Date 01/22/2021
• Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
• Curriculum Vitae
• License/Certificate

Optional Documents