English Faculty

Position Overview

Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso seeks a full-time English Faculty member dedicated to teaching excellence, student engagement, and academic success. The faculty member will teach composition, literature, and related courses in both face-to-face and online formats, while contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and college initiatives that support student learning. A consistent on-campus presence is required to support instruction, collaboration, and program coordination.

Position to begin Fall 2026.

• Teach a full load (12 credit hours) of composition, creative writing, professional communication, and/or literature courses each semester in live and online modalities.
• Maintain 10 on-campus office hours weekly to support student learning, advising, and engagement.
• Assist in the development and coordination of a campus writing tutoring center.
• Develop and update curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials that align with program outcomes and institutional learning objectives.
• Evaluate student mastery of course objectives, learning outcomes, and writing competencies.
• Maintain professional and academic credentials relevant to assigned teaching areas.
• Engage with professional and pedagogical development, particularly in the field of Rhetoric and Composition.
• Successfully complete Quality Matters (QM) training and design certification to ensure course quality and alignment with institutional standards.
• Participate in program and institutional assessment activities, using data to improve course effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments to integrate writing and communication skills into college-wide instruction.
• Participate in department and campus meetings, committees, and professional development activities.
• Use Dropout Detective and other student support systems to promote retention and program completion.
• Maintain accurate course records and meet all reporting deadlines, including customized syllabi submission, roster certification, midterm and final grades, and maintenance of electronic grade books and rubrics.
• Establish a positive and respectful classroom environment that motivates students to participate and achieve their academic goals.
• Adhere to classroom safety and emergency procedures.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts for English and related programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English from a regionally accredited university.
• Two years recent teaching at an accredited post-secondary institution, OR a combination of current discipline-related employment and instruction at an accredited post-secondary institution, OR equivalent secondary teaching experience in the discipline.

• Community College experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working in and/or coordinating a Writing Center tutoring lab.
• Online teaching and online course development experience, preferably with Quality Matters framework and certification.
• Use of a variety of multi-media and classroom technologies.
• Experience developing curricula, measuring achievement of student learning objectives, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community.
• Endorsement of the community college teaching philosophy that supports the goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and engagement.
• Understanding of rural communities and students.

• Demonstrated ability to provide vision and leadership for departmental programs, student learning initiatives, and student completion efforts.
• Strong commitment to ensuring that instruction is progressive, innovative, high-quality, and consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the college.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective collaboration with the…