This position is for the University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites
applications for an Assistant Professor of Human Services to begin in August
2024. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New
Mexico and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM,
approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four
Corners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo and Hopi
Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the
surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational activities,
various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while maintaining a
small-town feel.
UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student
population with 100+ full time and part-time faculty members. We are
fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees,
selected Bachelor's degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs,
and adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment
courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school populations including
McKinley Academy, Middle College High School and the Center for Career and
Technical Education.
It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our programs,
engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments and grant
opportunities while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Assistant
Professors at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined in
the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits per academic year
in the area of Human Services and maintain an active scholarship and service
record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA and divisional workload policies),
participate in monthly division meetings and execute other relevant duties as
agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair
agreement. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to
demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through actively
practicing inclusive behavior and proactively managing bias.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application.
To apply, please attach the following required materials to your online application via UNMJobs (unmjobs.unm.edu): * Letter of Interest * Current Curriculum Vitae * Graduate Transcripts * Teaching Philosophy * Diversity Statement * Three Professional References with name, title, email, and phone number 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.
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.