Director, Social Work Education & Teaching Excellence

New Mexico Highlands University; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Program Coordinator for the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). The role will support faculty development opportunities and resources for teaching, and coordinate programming to assess effective student learning.

The PC will serve tenured/tenure-track faculty, visiting professors, instructors, and staff, coordinating workshops, discussions, and invited speakers on teaching excellence, while managing content and reporting within academic

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Social Work is required.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in social work, higher education, workforce development, or behavioral health.
• At least 3 years of administrative or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading applied research or program evaluation from design to dissemination.
• Experience collaborating with legislators, state agency leadership, or policy stakeholders.
• Experience with budget development and oversight, including restricted or externally funded accounts.
• Experience developing and submitting competitive grant proposals, including at least one funded award as PI/PD.
• Strong scholarly writing and public presentation skills with ability to translate research findings for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to antiracist, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement the mission and goals of CTE in alignment with the NMHU Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with the CTE Advisory Board to determine professional development programs and activities.
• Meet regularly with the CTE Advisory Board to discuss CTE programming and future activities.
• Develop and engage faculty resources, technology, and training in coordination with NMHU offices.
• Maintain and update content on the CTE website to include marketing.
• Assist the university in maintaining currency in pedagogy for effective teaching in multi-delivery modes.
• Prepare the yearly report on activities, participation, and classroom.
• Coordinate budget planning and management.
• Maintain CTE records, library of resources, and grants and contracts.
• Track CTE participation.
• Collaboration with other operational department and community agencies.

Skills

Faculty development

Applied research

Grant writing

Budget management

Communication

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Program Coordinator for the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). The role will support faculty development opportunities and resources for teaching, and coordinate programming to assess effective student learning.

The PC will serve tenured/tenure-track faculty, visiting professors, instructors, and staff, coordinating workshops, discussions, and invited speakers on teaching excellence, while managing content and reporting within academic