Job Description

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and does not constitute a comprehensive listing of all functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a qualified candidate to teach as a non-tenure track, full-time Instructor of English. The start date is August 2026. This is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 4/4 teaching load with assignments in Professional & Technical Communication, Report Writing, and Composition
• Courses may be offered in-person, hybrid, or online, as assigned to meet student needs.
• Contribute to the Writing Program in collaboration with the Writing Program Director and fellow faculty
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance required

Minimum Job Requirements:

An M.A. with at least 18 hours in English is required. An M.A. in English is preferred. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in and experience in teaching Professional & Technical Communication, Report Writing, and Composition in person and online.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is sedentary in nature, which at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Date Available:

Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.



Required Documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Faculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave.





Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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