Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Job Details

Job Location:

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Position Type:
Full Time
-Reg

Education Level: Doctoral

Job Category:
Faculty

The School of Education seeks candidates who enthusiastically support the University's commitment to student academic success and deeply embrace our vision, mission, and core values.

Vision:
To prepare educators, leaders, and counselors as agents of social change who transform the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.

Mission:
To immerse students in authentic academic and professional settings, enabling them to bridge theory and practice through critical reflection that informs action.

Core Values:
Authentic Learning, Reflective Practice, Diversity, Social Justice, Excellence, and Transformation.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) offers an MAin Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis areas in Reading,Bilingual Education, TESOL, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, and subject-specific disciplines, as well as Alternative Teacher Certification Programs in Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education. Additionally, the department delivers a widerange of graduate-level General Education courses and provides comprehensive course work in Reading, Bilingual Education, andTESOL for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Applications are invited for anine-month, tenure-track faculty position aiming to begin January
2027. Contractual responsibilities include teaching a full course load of 12 credit hours per semester (24 credit hours per academic year). Instructional duties will focus primarily on Curriculum and Instruction, Spanish, Multicultural, and Bilingual Education, with opportunities to teach in related areas based on expertise. The successful candidate will maintain an active scholarly agendathrough peer-reviewed research, publication, and conference presentations. Additionally, the incumbent will advise and mentorgraduate students, serve on departmental and school committees,contribute service at local, state, regional, and national levels,and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Curriculum & Instruction, Bilingual Education, Spanish-related field, and/or a closely related discipline. (ABD candidates will be considered if degree completion is expected within one academic year of appointment).

Teaching

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of PreK-12 teaching experience in public schools.

Modalities & Technology:
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with diverse instructional delivery methods, includingface-to-face, online synchronous (e.g., Zoom), asynchronous, and blended learning.

Communication:
Strong digital and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staffacross electronic platforms.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, preferredcandidates will possess two or more years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate education courses. Experience in outreach, mentorship, and support initiatives tailored forfirst-generation college students is highly desirable.

The successful candidates must demonstrate expertise in distance education and instructional technology delivery systems. The role requires a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships with

PreK-12 school districts, alongside active membership and leadership in professional educational organizations.