Bilingual-Assistant Professor

Western New Mexico University•Mission, NM

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor teaches and supervises a 12-credit course load at the undergraduate and graduate levels in bilingual education theory and practice. The role supports active engagement and learning in online, videoconference, face-to-face, and hybrid formats, and supervises clinical experiences in person and/or virtually as needed. The position contributes to bilingual/bicultural curriculum development, works with area schools and districts on professional development and district bilingual education initiatives, and assists with CAEP and ILC accreditation. The professor conducts research or other scholarship suitable for a small teaching university and may involve undergraduate and graduate students. The role also includes professional contributions, committee and special-project participation, administrative and supervisory duties, ongoing professional development, communication with internal and external contacts, and modeling professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Teach and supervise a 12-credit undergraduate and graduate course load in bilingual education theory and practice.
Support active engagement and learning in online, videoconference, face-to-face, and hybrid formats.
Supervise clinical experiences in person and/or virtually as needed.
Develop syllabi and maintain materials and supplies for assigned classes.
Collaborate with colleagues on bilingual/bicultural curriculum development.
Collaborate with area schools and districts, provide professional development, and support district bilingual education initiatives.
Assist with CAEP and ILC accreditation.
Conduct research or other scholarship suitable for a small teaching university, accommodating undergraduate and graduate student involvement.
Make professional contributions within areas of expertise as appropriate.
Participate in departmental and University committees and special projects.
Perform a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions.
Supervise assigned staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and guidance, in accordance with WNMU personnel practices.
Participate in ongoing personal and professional development.
Maintain comprehensive communication with internal and external contacts.
Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
Perform other duties as assigned.