Lecturer II or III in Biology
Posting Number
req32160
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Lecturer
Hiring Department
Gallup Branch
Academic Location
Gallup Branch
Campus
Gallup
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
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, locatedin Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
The University of NewMexico-Gallup invites applications for a Lecturer II or III in Biology. We are one of four branch community collegesof the University of New Mexico and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM, approximately 138 mileswest of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region and nearthe Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo and Hopi Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreationalactivities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, whilemaintaining a small-town feel.
UNM-Gallup serves ahugely diverse student population with 100+ full time and part-time facultymembers. We are fully accredited by theHigher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees, selected Bachelor'sdegrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, and adult basiceducation (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high schoolpopulations including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School and theCenter for Career and Technical Education.
It is an exciting timeto join our faculty as we are expanding our programs, engaging with ourcommunity, establishing multiple endowments and grant opportunities whilehiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Lecturers at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that areoutlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargainingagreement.
The successfulcandidate will be expected to teach a 27-credit hour course load in the area ofBiology, maintain an active service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA),participate in monthly Division meetings and execute other relevant duties asagreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chairagreement. In addition, the selected candidatewill be expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, andinclusion through actively practicing inclusive behavior and proactivelymanaging bias.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master'sdegree in Biology or a field related to Biology with at least 18 graduatesemester hours in course work pertaining to Biology from an accreditedinstitution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching all levels of Biology courses in two-year community colleges
• Experience teaching students with diverse socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to an open-admission community college
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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.
To apply, please attach the following required materials to your online application via UNMJobs (unmjobs.unm.edu): 1. A Cover Letter, 2. A current Curriculum Vitae, 3. Graduate Transcripts, 4. Teaching Philosophy, 5. Diversity Statement and 6. three (3) professional references: name, title, email, phone number.When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing.Finalists selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration (approximately 20 minutes) to the division faculty on a relevant subject of their choosing.
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 2/21/2025. This position will remain open until filled.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.