Job Description

Assistant Professor of Biology at UNM-Valencia

Posting Numberreq32503
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring DepartmentValencia Branch
Academic LocationValencia Branch
CampusValencia
Benefits EligibleThe 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 Biology Department of Valencia Campus is acceptingapplications for an Assistant Professor ofBiology at UNM Valencia Branch Campus position, which is a full-time,9-month, tenure-track position. The position begins August 11, 2025. For best consideration, all applicationdocuments must be received by April 6, 2025, however, the positions will remainopen until filled.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in ruralValencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-yearbranch community college associated with the University of New Mexico. With anemphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers vocational andtechnical courses as well as academic transfer courses to the citizens ofValencia and northern Socorro counties. The faculty and staff serve a studentbody of approximately 2,300 each semester.

Salary: Base salary for nine-month faculty positionis $57,000. Summer teaching is possibleand optional with additional compensation. An excellent package of benefits is provided.

Summaryof duties and responsibilities: Provide 12 credit hours of classroom instructionduring each of fall and spring semesters. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, scholastic, and studentrecords, as well as posting and maintaining office hours as per UNM ValenciaCampus policy, some of which may occur in the Learning Commons. Also, there isexpected participation in college committees, curriculum developmentinitiatives, outcomes assessment, professional development (directly related toteaching field), classroom technology training, departmental projects, andother areas of service and scholarship as appropriate. Responsibilities may include participation inUndergraduate Research initiatives related to current grant awards (asapplicable).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Biology or in a closely related field.
  • At least two years of experience teaching at a post-secondary institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation) in Biology or closely related field.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
  • Evidence of commitment to and potential for service and professional development.
  • More than one year experience teaching at a 2-year community college.
  • Experience teaching online or hybrid/blended courses.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of current teaching methodologies in active learning and course-based undergraduate research experiences.
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

  • A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae, including degrees earned, lists of courses taught, teaching awards earned, scholarly work related to teaching, and a list of 3-5 references with contact information;
  • Unofficial transcripts;
  • A cover letter indicating the posting number and information explaining how candidate meets minimum or preferred requirements;
  • A statement that describes the candidate's teaching philosophy and methodology, and
  • Documentation of teaching excellence to include two student, peer, and/or supervisor evaluations.

    If selected for an on-campus interview, the applicant must be prepared to present official transcripts and a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced). For information, phone (505) 925-8531 or e-mail rolisa@unm.edu.

    We will offer reimbursement for travel expenses to all candidates who are invited to the UNM Valencia campus, who accept the offer of an interview, and who must incur long-distance travel expenses. The travel reimbursement will follow UNM policy and be no more than $750.

    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.

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    For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 4/4/2025. 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.

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