Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology 2016-2017 Academic Year
New Mexico Highlands University
Position Summary: This is a full time position for a Visiting Assistant
Professor of Biology at New Mexico Highlands University for the 2016-2017
academic year. Position to start on August 8, 2016. The normal teaching load
is 24 credit hours per academic year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Teach lower division courses for non- majors and majors and
upper division courses in ecology and evolution.
2) Hold 5 hours of Office Hours per week.
3) Participate in departmental meetings, seminars, and teaching
enhancement activities.
4) Participate in other university activities as appropriate
5) Advise and mentor students.
6) Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimal qualification: M.S. in Biology or related field with 18 hours of
appropriate course work.
Preference will be given for:
Ph.D. in Biology or related field (ABD will be considered if completion is
anticipated within 3 to 6 months after the hire date.)
Experience teaching courses in a university
For fullest consideration, the search committee would like to receive
applications by July 15, 2016.
Application Procedure: A complete application must include 1) a cover letter
2) curriculum vitae 3) unofficial transcripts 4) samples of course syllabi,
if available 5) contact information for 3 references
Required application materials should be sent to: Dr. Jesus Rivas at
[email protected]
For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Dr.
Jesus Rivas at [email protected]
