Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - Las Vegas NM - Las Vegas , NM, Position Type: Part Time - Reg, Education Level: Masters Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Faculty, Position Summary Teach General Biology for majors or non-majors. These courses deal with general aspects of biology at the lower or upper level.  Subjects may be Conservation Biology, Ornithology, general biology or others . They are composed of a three hours a week lecture and 2 hours a week lab. The course may be taught as a dual credit course for the local school systems. 4 Credit Hours - $4200 Duties and Responsibilities Teach three hours of lecture a week and 2 hours of labs with all the duties that it implies in terms of preparation of classes, timely grading exams and papers, holding limited office hours for students consultation. Candidate must also prepare the labs, and make sure they are clean and ready for the next professor before the lab time expires. Successful candidate will also direct and mentor a Teaching Assistant that will help with the lab activities. Qualifications: Candidate needs a Masters in Biology or related field or no less than 18 graduate credits in biology. Previous experience teaching with Hispanic students is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will be familiar with the local communities and preparation of students in our school district. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Successful candidate must be able to deliver lectures and engage students in the course content. They also need to be proficient in the basic concept of human biology and the importance in the maintenance of homeostasis in the health care and health sciences. EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [email protected] Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW