New Mexico Highlands University Hiring for Assistant Professor of Biology (tenure-track) at New Mexico, United States Full Time

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 of Biology (tenure-track)

Rank
Assistant Professor

Classification Title
Tenure Track

Position Summary

New Mexico Highlands University Biology Department invites
applicants passionate about student success, teaching, and student
research to fill one nine-month, Tenure Track Assistant/Associate
Professor of Biology positions beginning in August, 2023. Ideal
candidate with teaching expertise and research in areas of Botany
or related fields are invited to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates for these positions are expected to teach
a combination of entry-level biology courses and upper division
courses within the candidate’s specialty (24 hrs/academic year);
develop a focused and active research program, participate in
service to the department and university, mentor students, and hold
office hours.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in biological science, or related fields, with capacity to
teach in the area of Botany. ABD will be considered .

Preferred Qualifications

• Post doctoral experience.
• Experience with diverse student populations or underrepresented
minorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and one’s own professional
development including training/experience in active and cooperative
learning teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate a research focus that complements existing research
programs at Highlands.
• Success or potential to gain external funding for a focused
research program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates must have a background in the Botany

Work Location
Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F282P

Posting Open Date
11/05/2019

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include 1) A Letter of
Application/Cover Letter; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Unofficial copies
of advanced degree transcripts; 4) Teaching Philosophy; 5)
Statement of Research Interests, and; 6) List of three professional
references (names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses) in lieu of
Letter of Recommendation in the required documents. References will
be contacted in conjunction with an on-campus interview and
official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the
on-campus interview. Review of applications will begin on November
15th and continue until the position is filled. For more detailed
information regarding the position you may contact: Dr. Justine
Garcia at [email protected]. For disabled access or services call
505-454-3242. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO
Employer.

Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/7902

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Briefly list your area(s) of research or teaching
   expertise.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Statement of Research Plans
6. List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and
   E-Mail
7. Evidence of Teaching and Research Excellence

Optional Documents

1. Samples of Syllabus