Equity & Justice Education Professor in Residence

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for Educational Equity and Justice Professors in Residence. This cluster hire seeks four faculty to advance equity-focused research, teaching, and community engagement across rural Northern New Mexico and Tribal communities.

Positions are 9-month terms with renewable contracts; preference for applicants with experience in Indigenous education, bilingualism, and inclusive schooling models.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education or related field is required.
• Three or more years of K-12 school experience.
• Expertise in conducting community-based research with schools.
• Expertise in culturally relevant and responsive education.
• Expertise in working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop community-based research agendas between the ICLRLT center and NMHU Full Service Community PDS Schools in Northern New Mexico and tribal communities.
• Publish working papers and research in peer-reviewed journals; develop professional learning opportunities.
• Plan annual NMHU Problems of Practice (PoPs) Summer Summit and mini-summits.
• Collaborate with PDS Faculty Liaisons to monitor school and community innovations.
• Teach one course per year incorporating ICLRLT research.

Skills

K-12 experience

Community-based research

Culturally relevant education

Diverse populations

Academic collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Education or related field

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for Educational Equity and Justice Professors in Residence. This cluster hire seeks four faculty to advance equity-focused research, teaching, and community engagement across rural Northern New Mexico and Tribal communities.

Positions are 9-month terms with renewable contracts; preference for applicants with experience in Indigenous education, bilingualism, and inclusive schooling models.