New Mexico State University

Office - Faculty Postings

Department: DACC - Education Program
Position Title: Education Program Director, Assist Prof, Assoc Prof or Professor / Req# 2011004787 Posting #: 2011004787
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assist Prof, Assoc Prof or Professor
Date Position Advertised: November 21, 2011
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS-
• Master’s Degree in Education Administration or related field. Degree must be in hand by date of hire.
• Two (2) years full-time professional experience teaching at an elementary, middle or secondary school.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS-
• Postsecondary teaching experience.
• Community College teaching experience.
• Experience as a public school administrator.
• Proficiency in areas of curriculum design, program administration/evaluation, instruction and counseling.
• Knowledge of innovative, creative teaching and learning methodologies for post-secondary students.
• Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs and delivery.
• Experience in developing curriculum, measuring student learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.
• Endorsement of the teaching philosophy of DACC which supports a goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and strong faculty involvement.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community.
• Experience with student advising and student clubs.
• Experience with articulation of classes to universities and high schools.
• Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.
Examples of Duties: RESPONSIBILITIES-
• Assume leadership role in program development for three degree programs; Education, Early Childhood Education and Educational Paraprofessional.
• Teach 12 credit hours annually. Teaching assignment may include day, evenings, weekends, and/or multiple campus locations.
• Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the department faculty and director or chair. May develop and teach online courses.
• Instruct, support, advise and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures.
• Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups.
• Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy.
• Participate in budget planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement.

Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave.
Special Conditions: This is a 12 month position

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Send letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts (from university/college awarding degree), list of five (5) references and Candidate Release Form found at http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/general/employment to-

Human Resources
Doρa Ana Community College
MSC-3DA, Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

Review of applications will begin
December 21, 2011. Applications received after this date may be considered-
Facsimiles or electronically mailed applications will not be accepted or considered.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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