Instructor Job Opening

Applications are invited for two full-time contingent term instructor positions with a contract starting January, 2019. One of these positions will be based at the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho centers, and one will be based at Farmington.

New Mexico Highlands University Facundo Valdez School of Social Work is the oldest school of social work in New Mexico, dating back to 1974. It is also one of the oldest schools in the Southwest accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The School is located at the Highlands main campus in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and also offered at the centers located throughout the state in Albuquerque/Rio Rancho, Roswell, Farmington and Santa Fe. Each social work program is situated in close proximity to one or more of the 19 Native American pueblos and the fourt tribes; Navajo Nation (Diné), Jicarilla Apache, Fort Sill and Mescalero Apache tribes.

Our program locations allow students the opportunity to experience and practice social work among diverse populations including Hispanic and Native American populations in either rural or urban settings. The School offers both BSW and MSW degree programs at its main campus, and at the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Santa Fe, and Farmington centers. The MSW degree program is offered in Roswell. The School prepares students to practice social work sensitively and competently with the diverse multicultural populations of New Mexico and the Southwest. The School has a primary commitment to the Hispanic and Native American populations. The curriculum grounds students in social work skills, values, ethical principles, and awareness of and respect for, cultural, language, sexual orientation, class, spiritual beliefs and gender differences. The School prepares undergraduate and graduate student for generalist and advanced clinical or macro practice through the integration of classroom knowledge and field practicum instruction.

Teaching responsibilities include instruction of 12 credits or their equivalent per semester in any of the six curriculum areas in undergraduate or graduate courses: clinical social work practice, HBSE, policy, research, community practice, and field education. The Albuquerque position will teach classes in the MSW Bilingual/Bicultural Clinical Practice sequence. The Farmington position will teaching in the practice sequence. In addition to teaching, the selected candidate will be expected to advise undergraduate and/or graduate students. Duties also include service to the university, in the form of attendance at and participation in the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work committees and work group meetings and possibly university‐wide committees. May be asked to participate in recruitment, orientations, and student events/activities.

An earned MSW or MSSW from a CSWE accredited social work program with a minimum of two years post masters social work practice experience. Valid New Mexico social work licensure or eligibility for social work licensure during the term of the teaching appointment is required. College/university teaching experience required. The Albuquerque position requires clinical experience with Spanish-speaking immigrant populations (Spanish language proficiency required). The Farmington position requires clinical/direct practice experience. Familiarity with the generalist, person‐in‐environment and diversity models of social work practice.

Demonstrable knowledge of, and participation in community partnership and curriculum/program development, practice experience, and teaching, with a particular emphasis on Hispanic and/or the Native American/American Indian populations of New Mexico and the Southwest. Teaching online, such as Zoom (videoconferencing).

See Duties and Responsibilities, Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications.