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 Cultural Anthropology
Rank
Assistant Professor
Classification Title
Tenure Track
Position Summary
This position will be assigned to the main campus in Las Vegas, New
Mexico.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminal Justice at
New Mexico Highlands University invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology with
geographic area of study in the American Southwest. We seek a
broadly trained anthropologist with an academic specialty in Native
American Studies and experience in Applied Anthropology. Academic
research areas of specialization may include, but are not limited
to, environment, land use, cultural resource management, indigenous
methodologies, traditional ecological knowledge material culture,
political and economic systems, policy and governance,
colonization, and intercultural relations. In short, we seek a
candidate with a record of engagement with Native American
communities. Our ideal candidate would also be engaged and
student-focused and have a strong desire to mentor both
undergraduate and graduate students from a diversity of
backgrounds. Evidence of teaching excellence is highly desired as
is an interest in interdisciplinary collaborations with other
academic programs at Highlands University.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Anthropology (
ABD will be considered) with a geographic area of study in the
culture of the American Southwest.
Preferred Qualifications
Academic specialty in Native American Studies and experience in
Applied Anthropology. Research areas of specialization in
environment, land use, cultural resource management, indigenous
methodologies, traditional ecological knowledge material culture,
political and economic systems, policy and governance,
colonization, and/or intercultural relations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidate should demonstrate excellent written and oral
communication skills. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate
level courses, supervise graduate student research, interest and
commitment to working with diverse populations.
Work Location
Las Vegas, NM Campus
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F275P
Posting Open Date
08/09/2019
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please upload your letter of
application, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, curriculum
vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, and complete contact
information for at least three (3) references. Candidates who are
invited for final interviews will be required to send an official
transcript; references will be contacted in conjunction with
interviews. For more detailed information regarding the position
you may contact: Dr. Mario Gonzales at [email protected]. For
disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003.
New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.
Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/7871
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