Assistant Professor-Early Childhood Education

Compensation:

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E15

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is a public two-year and four-year degree granting institution founded in 1909 by the New Mexico Constitution. NNMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NNMC operates from two campuses in Espanola and El Rito and serves an average of 1,000 students per semester. Applications are invited for an assistant faculty position with a contract starting July 1, 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a faculty member in the College of Education, the individual hired will collaborate in the development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of an Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, teach (online), and participate in assessment of candidates and program as needed for accreditation reports. As a faculty member, responsibilities include the recruitment and retention of students, engage in academic advising, engage in departmental service, engage in college-wide service, and participate in outreach efforts to surrounding communities. Experience and certification in teaching online coursework is required.  THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teach a range of primarily Early Childhood courses at the undergraduate level;
• Teach a range of courses in the elementary and early childhood programs;
• Must be willing to teach on-line courses as needed and candidate supervision in field placements & internships;
• Perform administrative duties related to the Early Childhood program (e.g., advising, recruitment, retention, outreach efforts to stakeholders, track student progress and provide reports on unit operations). Provide career support for students when appropriate, assist in college-wide retention activities (e.g., Early Alert), class scheduling, establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships with all student services and instructional programs;
• Explore external funding for research and/or program development;
• Engage in program, department, college, community, and professional service;
• Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of College of Education-sponsored activities (e.g. information sessions, graduation ceremonies, new student orientation, faculty/staff meetings, PTEAC, etc.);
• Assist with accreditation planning and preparation (NAEYC, CAEP/NCATE); assist with college-wide, department, and state, etc. reporting; assist with updates to the College of Education manuals, website and promotional materials;
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Doctoral Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum and Instruction or a related field.  ABD will be considered. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the age 3 through Grade 3 level. Evidence of online teaching.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior teaching experience with young adults in higher education or other professional settings.  Teaching certification in ECE.  Experience in the recruitment and retention of ethnically/ linguistically diverse students in a higher education setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of online course delivery;
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects;
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders;
• Good computer software skills and experience with a variety of teaching resources, media and technologies, including computer-aided instruction and graphing calculators;
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to attend to details and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and self-starting skills;
• Ability to work as a team member, collegial disposition;
• Ability to create a positive impression of the department and college while responding to the customers either by telephone or in person;
• Ability to introduce computer technology into the classroom and laboratory and willingness to explore new course delivery methods;
• Ability to coordinate, organize and anticipate details for special programs and events;
• Ability to juggle multiple/conflicting priorities an