Coordinator, Teacher Education Program

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Teacher Education Program Coordinator. The role includes teaching Early Childhood and Educational Foundations courses and leading program coordination with regional school districts.

The coordinator will place students in observation and practicum sites, oversee curriculum development, advise students, and foster partnerships to support student success and diversity in the region. This is an in-person position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a master's with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Education, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education.
• Public school teaching experience.
• Preferred: experience in both public schools and community colleges.
• Preferred: experience with diverse student populations.
• Preferred: five years of public school teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Teacher Education Program, including practicum placements, student progress tracking, and collaboration with partner institutions.
• Serve as an advisor for Teacher Education students by providing academic guidance, career counseling, and degree-completion support.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local school districts to arrange student placements, evaluate site quality, and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Collaborate with other higher education institutions to develop and sustain clear education and career pathways.
• Design, deliver, and assess course content in Early Childhood Education and Educational Foundations.
• Utilize Canvas for communication, feedback, course design, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Promote student success and retention through regular office hours, institutional service, committee participation, and ongoing professional development.
• Engage students through active and collaborative learning methods and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Participate in local, state, and regional education initiatives, workshops, and conferences to remain current in the field.
• Teach in multiple formats (face‑to‑face, online, remote, and hybrid) using diverse instructional materials, including Open Educational Resources (OERs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public school teaching experience

Teaching coordination

Education

Master's degree in Education

Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in related fields

Job description

Position Overview

Degree Level: Total Annual Pay
Associate Degree $50,000.00
Bachelor's Degree $52,500.00
Master's Degree $55,000.00
Doctorate Degree $57,500.00

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:
ENMU-Roswell is seeking a self‑starting, motivated, and collaborative Teacher Education Program Coordinator with the ability and desire to teach Early Childhood and Educational Foundations courses and coordinate all aspects of the Teacher's Education Program. This is a full‑time (10-month), in‑person, tenure‑track faculty position.

The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester and play a lead role in program coordination, recruitment, and development and maintenance of stakeholder relationships within the region. The coordinator works closely with regional school districts, including but not limited to Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Lake Arthur, and Artesia, along with surrounding childcare providers to place students in observation and practicum locations to promote employment in these settings.

The Teacher Education Program Coordinator provides leadership for adjunct faculty in the program; creates, maintains, and edits curriculum; advises students; and leads ongoing program development that aligns with state requirements and ENMU-Roswell policies.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring students, building and maintaining relationships with partner schools, and creative innovation. ENMU-Roswell is especially interested in candidates with successful public‑school experience in Early Childhood Education and community college teaching experience. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to the mission and values of a community college, including open access, student success, and service to a diverse community. This position reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Teacher Education Program, including practicum placements, student progress tracking, and collaboration with partner institutions.


• Serve as an advisor for Teacher Education students by providing academic guidance, career counseling, and degree‑completion support.


• Establish and maintain partnerships with local school districts (ISDs) to arrange student placements, evaluate site quality, and ensure compliance with program standards.


• Collaborate with other higher education institutions to develop and sustain clear education and career pathways.


• Design, deliver, and assess course content in Early Childhood Education and Educational Foundations.


• Utilize Canvas for communication, feedback, course design, and assessment of student learning outcomes.


• Promote student success and retention through regular office hours, institutional service, committee participation, and ongoing professional development.


• Engage students through active and collaborative learning methods and culturally responsive pedagogy.


• Participate in local, state, and regional education initiatives, workshops, and conferences to remain current in the field.


• Teach in multiple formats (face‑to‑face, online, remote, and hybrid) using diverse instructional materials, including Open Educational Resources (OERs).


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Education, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours (GSH) in a combination of qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the subject matter being taught (Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education).


• Public school teaching experience.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching in both public schools and community colleges.


• Experience and interest in working with diverse student populations.


• Five years of successful public school teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of state licensure requirements, field placements, and assessment processes for teacher education programs.


• Demonstrated ability to coordinate program activities, including practicum placements, partnerships with school districts, and articulation agreements with other higher education institutions.


• Strong mentoring skills, with the ability to guide students academically and professionally through degree completion and career pathways.


• Proficiency in instructional design and delivery, including the effective use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas for online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face courses.


• Ability to develop culturally responsive curricula and incorporate inclusive pedagogies that promote equity and student engagement.


• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the capacity to balance teaching, partnership development, and administrative responsibilities effectively.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.


• Commitment to continuous professional growth, remaining current with trends in teacher education, early childhood pedagogy, and community college instruction.


• Ability to use technology and data to support student success, program assessment, and institutional reporting.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.


• The employee frequently needs to stand, walk, and sit, and may occasionally need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.


• Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.


• These physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive listing.

Additional Information

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General.Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at [e-mail]. For any other inquiries please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.