Term Instructor in Political Science

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM invites applications for a Term Instructor in Political Science and PreLaw. The department offers a BA in Political Science with a concentration in Prelaw and Liberal Arts, and an MA program with a concentration in Political & Governmental Processes.

The start date is August 11, 2021. The instructor will be primarily responsible for teaching two Political Science courses, and two PreLaw courses in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Political Science or J.D. or advanced ABD status.

Responsibilities

• Teach two Political Science courses and two PreLaw courses in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
• Develop and supervise interns and field experiences in the judicial field.
• Develop classroom simulations such as Moot Court and Mock Trials.
• Direct student research, field projects, and theses; supervise distance education.
• Advise discipline majors/minors and perform related duties as required.

Skills

Legal teaching

Law-related courses

Legal reasoning

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science

J.D.

ABD status in Political Science

Job description

Job Title

Term Instructor in Political Science

Rank

Instructor

Classification Title

Term

Position Summary

Term Instructor in Political Science and PreLaw. The Department of History & Political Science offers a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Prelaw and Liberal Arts, and an M.A. graduate program with a concentration in Political & Governmental Processes. The Department invites applicants passionate about teaching, research, and service to fill a termeposition for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. The start date is August 11, 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

The instructor will be primarily responsible for teaching two Political Science courses, and two PreLaw courses in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. The Faculty contractual duties include, but are not limited to developing and supervising interns and field experiences in the judicial field; developing classroom simulations such as Moot Court & Mock Trials; directing student research, field projects, professional papers, and theses; demonstrating proficiency in various modes of distance education; advising discipline majors/minors, and performing other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Political Science or J.D. or advanced ABD statuts.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must have experience in teaching, which includes teaching law-related courses; experience in teaching legal reasoning, written and oral arguments, and formal logic.

Work Location

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

F228P

Posting Open Date

05/29/2020

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

International applicants must be in legal status to work in the United States.

NMHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information please contact Dr. Elaine Rodriquez, 505-454-3412 [e-mail].

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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.