Professor Of History Jobs

The Professor of History shall be responsible to the Dean of Arts, Sciences and Learning Support. Duties and responsibilities shall be, but not limited to, the following:

• Participate in course, departmental, and institutional assessment as required;
• Achieve and maintain a high level of competency as a teacher of students, demonstrating growth in the knowledge of his/her particular subject matter field(s) and in the ability to direct the learning processes;
• Actively participate in the general recruitment and retention of students for the institution;
• Participate in college service through standing committees;
• Actively participate in the institutional goals and objectives designed to support the mission of the college;
• Hold posted and approved office hours per week;
• Serve as an advisor to assigned students;
• Assume other professional responsibilities associated with the position of Professor of History;
• Participate in in-service meetings/workshops, orientation, and commencement as scheduled;
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.
• Maintain accurate student records;
• Teach a combination of U.S. survey history and American Government courses each fall and spring semester (day, evening, and online) as enrollment requires;
• Participate in a process of continual personal and professional improvement;
• Follow all policies and procedures of NMJC as published by the Faculty Handbook, college catalog, and current contract;

A Master's degree in History or Master's degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in History required. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Successful community college teaching experience both in the classroom and online is preferred. The college especially welcomes applicants with graduate course work in political science and/or a history of teaching introductory government courses. Applicant must be committed to excellence in instruction and willing to work as a team with other, full-time divisional instructors and staff. NOTE: Computer proficiency is required.

This is a exempt nine-month position. Salary is based on the NMJC faculty salary schedule and is commensurate with education and experience for a nine-month position. In addition to salary, benefits for this position include a private office, laptop, iPad, instructional technology, and travel for professional development. Overloads and teaching in the summer term is optional for additional compensation when available. Standard NMJC benefits apply.

Submit NMJC application form online and attach the following: a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts for all degrees listed on resume (official transcripts required prior to employment), and three references. The letter of interest should document your experience teaching, use of instructional technology, and other relevant experience. All application materials must be received by the deadline in order for you to be considered for this position.