Tenure-Track Bilingual Education Professor

New Mexico Highlands University; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Rio Rancho, NM invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position beginning January 2027. The department seeks candidates with a doctoral degree and a record of teaching in Curriculum and Instruction, including Spanish, Multicultural, and Bilingual Education.

Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester, advising graduate students, and contributing to scholarly activity and service at multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Education: Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Curriculum & Instruction, Bilingual Education, Spanish-related field, and/or a closely related discipline. (ABD candidates will be considered if degree completion is expected within one academic year of appointment).
• Teaching Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of PreK-12 teaching experience in public schools.
• Modalities & Technology: Demonstrated experience and proficiency with diverse instructional delivery methods, including face-to-face, online synchronous (e.g., Zoom), asynchronous, and blended learning.
• Communication: Strong digital and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff across electronic platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load of 12 credit hours per semester (24 credit hours per academic year).
• Advise and mentor graduate students and participate in department and school committees.
• Contribute service at local, state, regional, and national levels; engage in peer-reviewed research, publication, and conference presentations.

Skills

Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction

Public school teaching experience

Distance learning experience

Digital communication

Education

Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University in Rio Rancho, NM invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position beginning January 2027. The department seeks candidates with a doctoral degree and a record of teaching in Curriculum and Instruction, including Spanish, Multicultural, and Bilingual Education.

Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester, advising graduate students, and contributing to scholarly activity and service at multiple levels.