What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor - Special Education position at New Mexico Highlands University?
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 or Associate Professor - Special Education
Rank
Assistant / Associate Professor
Classification Title
Tenure Track
Position Summary
The School of Education seeks to recruit two faculty members 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) and embrace our vision, mission and core values.
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 Special Education offers bachelor's and master's degrees with concentrations in the areas of Special Education, Gifted Education, and Special Education / Elementary Education. Applicants are invited to apply for a nine-month, open rank faculty position with a contract starting January 2025. 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(s) selected for this position will teach special education courses (undergraduate / graduate) 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
- Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in the area of Special Education, closely related area, or equivalent.
- Two or more years of teaching experience teaching at the college / university level in the area of Special Education or related area.
- Hold a valid K-12 teaching license in NM or in a state with licensure reciprocity.
- Experience with supervision of teacher candidates.
- Two or more years of K-12 teaching experience.
- Evidence of scholarly activity.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise with outcomes assessment and CAEP accreditation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work Location
Multi Campus / Center Locations
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F346P
Posting Open Date
09 / 04 / 2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS POSTING AT : A complete application must include 1) A letter of application, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) License / Certificate and, 4) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with an on-campus interview and official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the on-campus interview. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact : PJ Sedillo pjsedillo@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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