Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies

Posting Details

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 Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies

Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

Classification Title Tenure Track

Position Summary Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies. The Department of Languages and Culture presently offers studies in American Sign Language, a minor in Native American/Hispano Cultural Studies, a B.A. and minor in Spanish and a Bachelor of University Studies. The Department invites applicants enthusiastic in building a high-quality applied university studies program with a focus on interdisciplinary workplace skills leading to career opportunities, particularly for workplace advancement. This is a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position that will begin in fall 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities The selected candidate teaches 9 credit hours University Studies courses per semester (18 credits per academic year) and has 25% release time to direct the Bachelor of University Studies Program. The faculty provides vision and leadership for the program, particularly in communicating with students, faculty, staff, and administration the importance of a BUS degree, its objectives, and its requirements. The faculty serves as liaison to academic units throughout the University, including undergraduate student support units. The faculty advises prospective BUS majors; participates in recruitment activities, directs, and oversees the Bachelor of University Studies; provides mentorship to NMHU students; researches and implements the latest technologies for instruction. The faculty contributes to the scheduling of co-BUS activities and assessments; assesses BUS performance and maintains records of student majors served and generates annual reports; participates in periodic meetings with the Spanish discipline, and related department/university activities; maintains active research, teaching and service agenda; and performs other related duties as required. The faculty is required to have a visible presence on campus by physically being at their Las Vegas, NM office at least 3 days of the week.

Minimum Qualifications Ph. D in Community Development Studies, Leadership Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Area Studies, or Curriculum and Instruction with sub-specialization in any of the following: Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies, or related fields. Ph.D. in hand by May 2024.

Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in interdisciplinary studies.
• Experience with higher education program review, assessment, and reporting.
• Interest and/or experience implementing curricula and/or pedagogy in various disciplines.
• Direct experience overseeing a student advisement program.
• Demonstrated experience in technology-based instruction at the college level.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate and facilitate efforts among a wide range of individuals and departments.
• Grant writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to outreach to local, state, national organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Excellent written and oral communication skills. · Effective interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and engage with students and colleagues of diverse backgrounds. · Ability, knowledge, and skill to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses. · Knowledge of current job market trends. · Demonstrated planning, communication, and organizational skills. · Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups of people, including rural communities. · Ability to do scholarly research and publication. · Able to teach using various delivery modes - asynchronous, synchronous, blended. · Demonstrated ability to outreach to students and faculty across disciplines. · Demonstrated ability to provide supportive advisement and mentorship to students.

Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F331P

Posting Open Date 10/18/2023

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants A complete application must include 1) A letter of application addressing the posting requirements; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts; 4) Teaching Philosophy, and; 5) Letter of Recommendation. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with and on-campus interview and official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the on-campus interview. For general questions about the position contact Dr. Norma A. Valenzuela at nvalenzuela@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

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