Job Description

Assistant Professor of Mathematics at UNM-Valencia

Posting Numberreq31990
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 Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer ScienceDivision of UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics atUNM-Valencia. This posting isfor a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. The contract begins on August11, 2025.

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 and academic transfer courses to the citizens of Valencia andnorthern Socorro counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body ofapproximately 2,300 each semester.

Salary: Thebase salary for the nine-month faculty position is $57,000. Summer teaching ispossible and optional with additional compensation. Office space, computer hardware, software, and an excellentbenefits package will be provided.

Summaryof duties and responsibilities: Provide 12 credithours of classroom instruction in mathematics, statistics, and/or mathematicseducation content courses during the fall and spring semesters.Responsibilities also include maintaining attendance, scholastic, and studentrecords and posting and maintaining office hours, some of which may occur inthe Learning Commons. Additionally, there is expected participation in collegecommittees, curriculum development initiatives, outcomes assessment,professional development (directly related to the teaching field), classroomtechnology training, departmental projects, and other areas of service andscholarship as appropriate. Responsibilities may include participation inUndergraduate Research initiatives related to current grant awards (as applicable).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Mathematics or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics.
One or more years of experience teaching developmental or freshman college-level Mathematics classes at a post-secondary institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation) in Mathematics or a closely related field.
  • Two or more years of teaching a wide range of Mathematics courses at a two-year, post-secondary institution.
    Commitment to and potential for service and professional development.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
  • Experience working with computer-based instruction, calculators, and other technology in the classroom.
  • Experience teaching online or hybrid/blended courses.
  • 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, and a list of 3 to 5 references to contact;

  • Unofficial transcripts;

  • A cover letter indicating the posting number and information explaining how the candidate meets minimum and preferred requirements;

  • A statement that describes the candidate's teaching philosophy;

  • 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 2/24/2025. 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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