Visiting Assistant Professor
New Mexico State University
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Salary
$75,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Visiting Assistant Professor will provide undergraduate instruction in various areas of the social work curriculum. Teaching will be delivered in-person and online through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an MSW from an accredited university and have at least two years of post-MSW experience. Ability to mentor students and evidence of professional or academic service are also required.
Job description
Department Contact
Mary Nienow, 575-646-3043, mnienow@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search
External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary
The New Mexico State University School of Social Work is seeking a full-time, campus-based, 12-month, Visiting Assistant Professor who will assist in providing classroom coverage of the School’s curriculum.
Position Details
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 370300-Social work
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable)
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 75,000
Appointment Full-time Equivalency
1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule
Job
Duties and Responsibilities
The faculty member must be able to provide undergraduate instruction in various areas of the department’s undergraduate curriculum in-person and online, both synchronous asynchronous format.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
1. Possess an MSW from an accredited University and two years post-MSW experience 2. Possess the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students. 3. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. 4. Evidence of providing service to the professional and/or academic community.
Equivalent Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: New Mexico State Social Work License
Special Certification/Licensure
Working conditions and physical effort
Environment
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort
Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
