New Mexico Highlands University

Contingent Faculty - History & Political Science (50296)

Location
Las Vegas, NM
Pay
$1,050 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
November 13, 2025

About this position

Position Type: Part Time - Reg Education Level: Masters Degree Category Faculty Description Salary Range $1,050 per credit hour Position Summary The Department of History & Political Science offers a B.A. in History. It also has two M.A. graduate programs: Southwest Studies, History & Political Science Concentration; Public Affairs, History Concentration. The Contingent faculty will be responsible for teaching a course in the area of American History (lower & upper division), such as U.S. History I and U.S. History II, Civil War & Reconstruction, Women in the United States, or The American Presidency. Duties and Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching a U.S. History course, course assignments & assessments. Teaching may require the knowledge of different modes of instruction (i.e., Zoom, Asynchronous, In-person, or Blended). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's or Ph.D. in American History from a Department of History at an accredited university. Experience in teaching History courses.

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