Instructor of Physical Education

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Term Instructor of Physical Education for Fall 2021 to teach lower and upper level courses, advise students, develop curriculum, and direct practicum experiences, in a diverse campus environment.

The incumbent will teach pedagogy courses for undergraduate and/or graduate tracks, hold office hours, advise students, pursue scholarly activities, and contribute to service at the university and community levels.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in physical education or closely-related area.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses.
• Interest and commitment to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical education pedagogy courses for undergraduate and/or graduate tracks.
• Hold office hours and advise students.
• Develop curriculum and direct practicum experiences.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Educational technology

Education

Masters in Physical Education

ABD in Physical Education

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

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 1300 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: Instructor of Physical Education

Rank: Instructor

Classification Title: Term

Position Summary: New Mexico Highlands University ( NMHU ) is seeking a candidate for a Term Instructor of Physical Education for Fall 2021 who is committed to making a difference in the lives of college students at an historic New Mexico University. This position will be assigned to the main campus in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach lower and upper level courses, advise students, develop curriculum, and direct practicum experiences, Courses could include physical education topics/pedagogy, special populations, kinesiology, physical activity, exercise science or other departmental courses based on applicant’s educational and teaching background. The incumbent is further expected to pursue scholarly activities and serve at the University, local, state, regional, and national levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent in this position will have responsibilities in the area of teaching and advisement. Faculty contractual duties include, but are not limited to: a) teach physical education pedagogy courses for the undergraduate and/or graduate tracks, with possible teaching assignments in other related areas, b) hold office hours, c) advise students in courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: must have a Masters degree in physical education or closely-related area. Ability to teach undergraduate courses Interest and commitment to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Terminal degree (doctorate) or ABD in physical education or closely-related area preferred. Ability to teach graduate courses preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of course content; ability to organize course material and deliver course content that takes into account student needs; can provide corrective feedback; has sufficient time to prepare for class and grade assignments; and ability using teaching technology preferably Bright Space.

Work Location

Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

F223P

Posting Open Date

07/01/2021