Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Instructs and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in classroom, field, and K-12 educational settings. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the NTU faculty contract.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position. This position requires knowledge and competence in Applied Linguistics.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Selects and prepares course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Selects and orders course books and materials.
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Encourages student success.
3. Preparing lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multi-social, and emotional needs of the students.
4. Instructs students in field of study.
5. Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
6. Assists students regarding up-to-date information on degrees or certificates in their educational program.
7. Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of specialized services within the University.
8. Sets up, plans, and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in shop or laboratory.
9. Designs tests and evaluates achievement of students.
10. Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
11. Provides assessments regarding performance measures.
12. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades.
13. Provides regular feedback on work and assignments to students.
14. Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or projects.
15. Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
16. Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines regarding student academic achievement and their success on outcomes.
17. Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
18. Conducts research in field of study.
19. Identifies grant opportunities. Prepares and submits proposals.
20. Attends graduate committee meetings.
21. Holds regular office hours to assist students.
22. Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
23. Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
24. Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required.
25. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
26. The ability to take responsibility and to work to deadlines
27. Structured and clear communication skills
28. Use a range of learning and teaching approaches
29. Use a variety of teaching assessment techniques
30. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise doctoral dissertations to completion.
2. Advise graduate students, monitor their academic progress, and act as a mentor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ph.D. degree complete by June 30, 2025 in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Education, or relevant field.
2. Specialization or experience in instruction of North American Indigenous languages.
3. Willingness to learn Navajo.
4. Valid and clean state driver’s license.
5. Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Teaching experience at an Indigenous-serving institution
2. Teaching experience using distance delivery
3. Proficiency in Navajo or another Indigenous language of the Americas
4. Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
2. Knowledge of field of study.
3. Knowledge of techniques and practices in field.
4. Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
5. Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
6. Skilled in operating computers and office machines.
7. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
8. Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students.
9. Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
10. Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
11. Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
12. Ability to oversee the work of students.
13. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
14. Ability to communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. No special physical demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work is typically performed within an office, classroom or laboratory.
2. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
3. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

I. PURPOSE
To reaffirm the University’s commitment to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. It is the intent of Navajo Technical University to ensure that all applicable rules and regulations of the Navajo Preference in Employment Act is carried out and enforced as it relates to the Affirmative Action Regulations of the Navajo Nation Tribal Code.

II. POLICY

A. The Navajo Technical University reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity as stated in its policy of 1979. The University seeks to employ qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or presence of any disability. Equal employment opportunity is considered by the Navajo Technical University to include all aspects of employment, recruitment, selection, hiring, training, promotion, pay benefits, leave transfers, ad terminations. To further equal employment opportunity, all employment decisions will be made on this principle.

The Affirmative Action Program of the University seeks to include protected groups in all categories of its work force and in its education programs. The success of these efforts will benefit employees and enhance the University as an educational and service institution.

Traditionally the best qualified applicants have been hired and promoted. However, Federal Affirmative Action guidelines/interpretations now provide to hiring from a top group of applicants. Therefore, supervisors are encouraged to hire and promote the University’s goals to correct under-utilization of minorities and/or women in the University work force. The purpose is to help departments and the University meet their Affirmative Action goals.

B. Responsibility for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action throughout the University rests with the President. The President has appointed the Director of Human Resources to administer the University Affirmative Action Program. Deans, department heads, and supervisory personnel are directly responsible for the implementation of the University policy and procedures regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action in their units and in meeting affirmative action/equal opportunity commitments.

C. It is the responsibility of the Director of Human Resources to identify problem areas by organizational departments and job groups; to establish, promote, and encourage progress in meeting affirmative action goals and timetables; to insure compliance with the University policy concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action; and to keep the President appraised.

D. The Navajo Technical University will continue to work cooperatively with appropriate federal and state agencies and community organizations which share its affirmative action and equal employment opportunity objectives.

III. PROCEDURE
Navajo Technical University is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Inquiries concerning the above, including the application of the Title VI, Title IX, or Sec. 504, may be referred to the University, to Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 849 Lower Point Road 371 Crownpoint, New Mexico, Ph# 505-387-7401.

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