EXTENDED UNIVERSITY SEEKS AN

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY

FOR THE MIMBRES VALLEY LEARNING CENTER IN DEMING, NM

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Western New Mexico University, a public, comprehensive, regional institution serving a diverse multicultural population of 3,000 students, is located in Silver City, New Mexico. WNMU’s Deming campus serves a diverse population of 400 non-traditional students. WNMU’s accredited programs include nursing, occupational therapy, education, business, social work, and child development. Exemplary teaching, quality programs, commitment to diversity, and enhanced regional service characterize WNMU’s mission.

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position with a contract starting January 2009. Position responsibilities include advising, program development, assessment, university service, scholarly activity, community service, supervision of an online writing center, and advisement of student organizations. During the interview candidates will make a thirty (30) minute class presentation on a topic selected by the search committee. Research, grant writing, experience on university, community, and professional committees and organizations, and previous teaching experience are desired. Previous successful interaction with diverse groups and proficiency in Spanish are preferred for all positions.

The Extended University – Seeks an Assistant Professor of Biology. A Master’s degree in Biology, Botany, Zoology, Natural Sciences or related relevant field is required. A Ph.D. in Biology is preferred. The successful candidate should possess a broad background in Biology, and will be required to teach over a two-year period, chemistry, anatomy and physiology I & II, microbiology and other courses as needed, with primary emphasis on courses leading to admission into WNMU’s Nursing program.. Experience teaching at the high school level would facilitate this duty. Additionally, experience working with under-prepared students in a small classroom environment, teaching students how to study and develop good working habits, having background in current teaching research strategies and new approaches to pedagogy will be an asset. Development of a research program suitable to a small, teaching university that accommodates the inclusion of undergraduate students is desired. Salary: $ 42,106 – $ 45,924

Review of application materials will begin Tuesday, September 23, 2008 and continues until filled.

TO APPLY: A complete application must include a cover letter and vita, copy of official graduate transcripts (originals required upon hire), at least three letters of recommendation (two of which focus on the applicant’s teaching ability and potential). Applicants must submit a personal statement that addresses the applicant’s teaching philosophy as well as the applicant’s experience with and expectations regarding the use of technology in teaching. Additional documentation may be requested from semi-finalists. Send required documentation to: Western New Mexico University, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1000 W College Ave/PO Box 680, Silver City, New Mexico, 88061.

Western New Mexico University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, handicap or national origin.