Per Course Faculty

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
Per Course Faculty

Rank
Contingent Faculty

Classification Title

Position Summary

Teach undergraduate or graduate per course class(es) in the following disciplines in the Department of Media Arts & Technology: Visual Communications, Visual Concepts, Imaging History & Production, Typography, Color Theory, Principles of Multi-Media, Graduate Studio, Graduate History of Media, Graduate Media Theory, History of Design, Videography, Digital Photography, or other courses as necessary in the department.

Availability depends on the needs of the department each semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate or graduate per course class(es) synchronously or asynchronously, as needed. Evaluate students. Participate in trainings and orientations. Hold regular office hours. Become proficient with Banner and Brightspace, as well as use of Zoom technology, depending on assigned course.

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree, master’s degree in the discipline and/or a master’s degree with 18 hours in a related discipline. Individuals enrolled and active in an MFA program will be considered for undergraduate courses. Graduate level course instruction requires a terminal degree in the field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience and prior teaching experience at college level and/or terminal degree desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of course content; ability to organize course material and deliver course content that takes into account student needs; ability to provide corrective feedback; ability to dedicate sufficient time to prepare for class and grade assignments.

Work Location
Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F308P

Posting Open Date
04/07/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include 1) A letter of application, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts, 4) Teaching philosophy, and 5) evidence of teaching or discipline specific professional experience. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References may be contacted in conjunction with an interview and official transcripts should be requested following approval to hire. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Associate Professor/Chair of Media Arts & Technology, Mariah Fox Hausman at mariahfox@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3312 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

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