Instructor - Teacher Education

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks an Instructor in Teacher Education to teach undergraduate courses, supervise student teachers, advise students, and contribute to recruitment and retention initiatives.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activity, collaborate with PK-12 and university faculty, and provide service to the community within the School of Education. The position may include day, evening, weekend and online courses.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Education required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Two or more years of college/university teaching in Teacher Education or related area.
• Valid K-12 teaching license and licensure reciprocity.
• Experience with clinical supervision and advisement of teacher candidates.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate education courses with field experience components.
• Supervise student teachers and advise students.
• Assist with recruitment and retention initiatives and participate in scholarly activity.
• Collaborate with PK-12 and university faculty and provide service to the community.

Skills

Two+ years college teaching

K-12 teaching license

Clinical supervision

Scholarly activity

Education

M.A. in Education

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Degree Audit and Banner

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.

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor - Teacher Education

Rank

Instructor

Classification Title

Term

Position Summary

The School of Education seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students and who embrace our vision, mission and core values:

Vision to prepare educators, leaders, and counselors as agents of social change who transform the lives of individuals and communities they serve.

Mission to immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings, providing them with opportunities to bridge theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action.

Core Values Authentic Learning, Reflective Practice, Diversity, Social Justice, Excellence/Quality, and Transformation.

The School of Education is comprised of five academic departments including Educational Leadership, Teacher Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Counseling. The Department of Teacher Education offers an AA in Early Childhood Multicultural Education, and BA concentrations in the areas of Early Childhood Multicultural Education Age 3 to Grade 3, Early Childhood Multicultural Education Birth to Four, Secondary Education (Minor) and in Special Education/Elementary Education. Applications are invited for an open-rank faculty position with an annual contract starting in August, 2018 with the possibility of being assigned as Department Chair, Teacher Education.

Specific teaching responsibilities will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications, but may focus on the individual’s specialization area(s). The successful candidate may teach day, evening, weekend and online courses.

Duties and Responsibilities

The person selected for this position will teach education courses (undergraduate) with strong field experience components, supervise student teachers, advise students, assist with recruitment and retention initiatives, engage in scholarly activity, collaborate with PK-12 and university faculty and provide service to the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.A. in Education
• Two or more years of teaching experience teaching at the college/university level in the area Teacher Education or related area.
• Hold a valid K-12 teaching license in NM or in a state with licensure reciprocity.
• Experience with clinical supervision and advisement of teacher candidates.
• Two or more years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Evidence of scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have online teaching experience and expertise in adult learning teaching strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency teaching and communicating with colleagues and students via electronic and digital modalities.
• Proficiency in the integration of technology to support teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in Brightspace or other Learning Management System.
• Proficiency with student advisement/information systems (e.g. Degree Audit and Banner)

Work Location

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

F132P

Posting Open Date

08/15/2019

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
• License/Certificate

Optional Documents

New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.