Lecturer in English - Composition

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Highlands University is seeking a Lecturer in English to teach Composition I and Reading and Writing for Inquiry. This per-course position pays $1,000 per credit hour, totaling $6,000 per semester for two three-credit courses, with responsibilities including scholarly instruction and course management.

The ideal candidate holds an M.A. in English with prior composition teaching experience and a record of excellence in teaching. Preference given to those familiar with NMHU composition programs.

Qualifications

• M.A. in English and prior experience teaching composition.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices.
• Proven excellence in teaching and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENGL 1110: Composition I (3 credits) and ENGL 1060: Reading and Writing for Inquiry (3 credits) each semester.
• Deliver instruction for three-credit courses totaling $6,000 per semester.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Pedagogical practices

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in English

Job description

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

Job Title Lecturer in English - Composition

Rank

Rank Per-Course Faculty

Classification Title

Classification Title Per Course

Position Summary

Teach one section of ENGL 1110: Composition I and one section of ENGL 1060: Reading and Writing for Inquiry. Each course is three credit hours at $1,000 per credit hour, for a total of $6,000 for the semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach one section of ENGL 1110: Composition I (3 credits) and one section of ENGL 1060: Reading and Writing for Inquiry (3 credits). Each course is three credit hours at $1,000 per credit hour, for a total of $6,000 for the semester.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. in English and prior experience teaching composition

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in the NMHU composition program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven excellence in teaching; knowledge of pedagogical practices; strong organizational skills

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest