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New Mexico Highlands University

Instructor of English (51916)

Pay: $47,000–$94,000/yr
Posted: 5 weeks ago
Location: Las Vegas, NM (Onsite)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

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Job Description

$44k Per Year Position range in Northern Region $47k - $94k Per Year Instructor of English (51916) New Mexico Highlands University
Occupation:
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Location:
Las Vegas, NM - 87701
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
08/03/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
New Mexico Highlands University
Web Site:
www.nmhu.edu Job #: 51916 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Masters Degree Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Teaching up to 30 credits during the academic year, primarily ENGL 1060, 1110, and 1120. Attend composition meetings and department meetings Advise and mentor undergraduate students Attend meetings/training during Faculty Development Days Hold 5 office hours/week Assist with undergraduate English program outcomes assessment, extracurricular events Other duties may be assigned Instructions to
Applicant:
A complete application must include 1) letter of Application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) unofficial transcripts; and 4) names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with an on-campus interview (via Zoom) and official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the on-campus interview (via Zoom). For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact Dr. Donna Woodford-Gormley at dwoodford@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or
TDD 505-454-3003.
New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Minimum Qualifications M.A. in English Preferred Qualifications Recently completed M.A. in English from NMHU Preferred Skills Knowledge of and experience teaching English composition classes.