Instructor of Biology

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for an Instructor of Biology to teach a single section of Human biology for health sciences. The course covers human anatomy and physiology for freshmen non-majors, with a 3-hour weekly lecture and 2-hour weekly lab, taught as a dual credit course at West Las Vegas High School.

The candidate will deliver lectures, prepare labs, grade assessments, and supervise a Teaching Assistant in the lab sessions, with emphasis on supporting Hispanic

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in Biology or at least 18 graduate biology credits.
• Experience teaching with Hispanic students is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach three hours of lecture weekly and two hours of labs.
• Prepare labs and ensure they are ready for the next professor.
• Grade exams and papers in a timely manner.
• Hold limited office hours for student consultation.
• Direct and mentor a Teaching Assistant that will help with lab activities.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Student engagement

Education

Masters or PhD in Biology

18 graduate credits in biology

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, andAlbuquerque. For more information about the university, visit the website at www.nmhu.edu.

New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor of Biology

Position Summary

Teach a single section of Human biology for health sciences. The course deals with human anatomy and physiology for freshmen, non‑majors. It is composed of a three hours a week lecture and 2 hours a week lab. The course will be taught as a dual credit course at West Las Vegas High School.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach three hours of lecture a week and 2 hours of labs with all the duties that it implies in terms of preparation of classes, timely grading exams and papers, holding limited office hours for students consultation. Candidate must also prepare the labs, and make sure they are clean and ready for the next professor before the lab time expires. Successful candidate will also direct and mentor a Teaching Assistant that will help with the lab activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate needs a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field, or no less than 18 graduate credits in biology. Previous experience teaching with hispanic students is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the local communities and preparation of students in our school district.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidate must be able to deliver lectures and engage students in the course content. They also need to be proficient in the basic concept of human biology and the importance in the maintenance of homeostasis in the health care and health sciences.

Work Location

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

F262P