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New Mexico Highlands University

Contingent Faculty - History & Political Science (50296)

Pay: $72,500/yr

Posted: 07/06/2026

Location: Las Vegas, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Political Science Professor teaches foundational political science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$81,992 / year median in New Mexico

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary Not Available Position range in Northern Region $55k•$90k Per Year Contingent Faculty•History & Political Science (50296) New Mexico Highlands University

Occupation:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Location:

Las Vegas, NM•87701

Job Type:

Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)

Posted:

07/06/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Highlands University

Web Site:

www.nmhu.edu Job #: 50296 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Masters Degree Schedule Part Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Salary Range $1,050 per credit hour Position Summary The Department of History & Political Science offers a B.A. in History. It also has two M.A.

graduate programs:

Southwest Studies, History & Political Science Concentration; Public Affairs, History Concentration. The Contingent faculty will be responsible for teaching a course in the area of American History (lower & upper division), such as U.S. History I and U.S. History II, Civil War & Reconstruction, Women in the United States, or The American Presidency. Duties and Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching a U.S. History course, course assignments & assessments. Teaching may require the knowledge of different modes of instruction (i.e., Zoom, Asynchronous, In-person, or Blended). Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Minimum Qualifications Master's or Ph.D. in American History from a Department of History at an accredited university. Experience in teaching History courses.