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New Mexico Highlands University

Contingent Faculty - Psychology (50292)

Pay: $72,500/yr

Posted: 07/06/2026

Location: Las Vegas, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, 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. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.

$88,114 / year median in New Mexico

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary Not Available Position range in Northern Region $55k•$90k Per Year Contingent Faculty•Psychology (50292) 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 #: 50292 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education PHD 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 instructor will teach Professional Ethics & Issues Duties and Responsibilities Instruction and management, as well as supervision of any graduate teaching assistants for the course. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Minimum Qualifications A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level classes.