New Mexico Highlands University Hiring for Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology 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 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

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. * Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or
   an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
3. How many years of experience do you have in this type of
   position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Statement of Research Plans
3. Samples of Syllabus