Open Rank Lecturer in Mathematics Posting Number
req38035
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Open Rank
Hiring Department
Mathematics Statistics (869A)
Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invitesapplications for a full-time, Open Rank Lecturer (non-tenure track), with astart date of August 2, 2027. Applicants must have a master's degree inmathematics or a closely related field and at least 3 years of college-level teachingexperience by the appointment start date. The Lecturer will teach per thedepartment's workload policy in place at the time including a reduced load shouldthe opportunity arise to coordinate courses.
For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Who We Are:
The Universityof New Mexico (UNM) lies between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River.With over 11,000 employees, UNM is one of the largest employers in the State.It is both a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designatedHispanic-Serving Institution. UNM is New Mexico's flagship university andpremier research institution. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics ishome to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and fourpostdoctoral and research faculty. Our commitment is to advance the mathematicalsciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our studentsfor careers in industry, government, and education.
Albuquerque hasa rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community. It is home to theNational Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, SandiaNational Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory. The city is100 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the state boasts numerousnational parks and monuments. Albuquerque has a low cost of living, beautifulsunsets, varied hiking, and excellent restaurants. The annual AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot-air balloon festival in theworld.
UNM is locatedon the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples ofNew Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - maintain deep connections to thisland. Learn more about our campus, our city, and why UNM is a great place to work and live:
https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/
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What We Offer:
UNM offers paidparental leave, dual career placement assistance, and relocation assistance.Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement,employee wellness programs, and tuition remission for faculty and theirpartners.
To apply, visitthe UNMJobs website: https://hr.unm.edu/unmjobs, and reference Requisition #38035. Formore about the department, visit http://www.math.unm.edu.
For inquiriesabout the position, please contact:
Dr. Sarah Percival, Search Committee Chair: spercival@unm.edu
Dr. Monika Nitsche, Department Chair: nitsche@unm.edu
Amy Hathaway, Department Administrator: ahathawa@unm.edu (for technical or submission issues)
A completeapplication consists of:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references)
Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)
The cover letter and CV should establishthe minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials willaddress all preferred qualifications.
The applicant mustprovide official certification of successful completion of all degreerequirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
Qualifications
The successfulcandidate will be an excellent teacher able to communicate and collaborate withDepartment faculty and staff.
MinimumQualifications:- Master's degree for Lecturer 2 or a PhD for Lecturer 3 in mathematics or a related discipline by appointment date
- 3+ years of experience as an instructor at the college level
PreferredQualifications:- Excellence in and commitment to teaching.
- Experience teaching a variety of lower-division courses, including calculus.
- Literacy in modern student-centered pedagogical methods and innovations.
- Awareness of challenges faced by students and demonstrated commitment to student success in lower-division mathematics.
- Collaboration and communication skills.
- Shows potential for successful course coordination.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the University's mission to serve local and global communities.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application consists of:1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references)3. Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)The cover letter and CV should establish the minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials will address all preferred qualifications.The applicant must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by . This position will remain open until filled.
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