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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 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 date of January 2010. Position responsibilities include advising, program development, assessment, university service, scholarly activity, community service 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 School of Education (SOE) is recruiting applicants with background and experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse students for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Early Childhood Education to begin August 2007 with possible summer employment. The SOE is the largest academic unit at WNMU and its undergraduate and graduate programs are NCATE accredited.

Responsibilities: Teach and supervise a 12 credit undergraduate and master’s level courses including but not limited to: Early Childhood Education Foundations, Early Elementary Methods and Materials, and Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and Practice. Other duties include preparing teachers for state licensing with the birth through 3rd grade licensing level in early childhood education as well as supervision of field based experiences, advising students in all program areas of the SOE, assisting with the development of a new NCATE accreditation for the initial teacher preparation in early childhood education program, working closely with preK-12 schools and local child care programs, serving on University, departmental and other committees and participating in assessment, recruitment, and retention initiatives. Opportunities to teach via distance education including WebCT and ITV. Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in early childhood education, or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution or university (ABD will be considered). A minimum of three years successful experience teaching in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Family Relationships is required. Knowledge of and experience with multicultural populations and current teaching license required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in diverse ethno-linguistic environments to promote education change and social justice for the success and empowerment of all learners; evidence in teaching experience in higher education; experience in the area of research and assessment of early childhood education programs and interventions; and experience in teaching web-based and instructional television environment; and demonstrate potential for contributions to the advancement of equitable education through research, innovative instruction, program development, and service to the community. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred. Salary: $41,929 - $45,731

Review of application materials will begin on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 and continues until filled.

TO APPLY: A complete application must include a WNMU application, a cover letter and vita, copy of official graduate transcripts (originals required upon hire), a statement of teaching philosophy including your experience with and expectations regarding the use of technology in teaching, at least three letters of recommendation (at least two of which focus on the applicant’s teaching ability and potential) or the names/addresses/phone numbers of four references. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. Additional documentation may be requested from semi-finalists. The WNMU application can be found online at: http://www.wnmu.edu/jobs/employmentapp.htm. Send required documentation to: Western New Mexico University, Attn: Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 680, Silver City, New Mexico, 88062.

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.