Lecturer in English - Composition

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.

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Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Lecturer in English - Composition

Rank

Rank Per-Course Faculty

Classification Title

Classification Title Per Course

Position Summary

Teach one section of ENGL 1110:
Composition I and one section of ENGL 1060:
Reading and Writing for Inquiry. Each course is three credit hours at $1,000 per credit hour, for a total of $6,000 for the semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach one section of ENGL 1110:
Composition I (3 credits) and one section of ENGL 1060:
Reading and Writing for Inquiry (3 credits). Each course is three credit hours at $1,000 per credit hour, for a total of $6,000 for the semester.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. in English and prior experience teaching composition

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in the NMHU composition program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven excellence in teaching; knowledge of pedagogical practices; strong organizational skills

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest