Job Description

Lecturer II or III: Biology/Health Sciences

Posting Numberreq31425
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentLos Alamos Branch
Academic LocationLos Alamos Branch
CampusLos Alamos
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 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Lecturer II or III faculty appointment in Biology/Health Sciences. Full-time faculty at UNM-LA are required to teach, engage in service, and engage in professional development activities in accordance with the established workload policies. The teaching load will regularly be comprised of lecture and lab courses in the Health Sciences curriculum, such as Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Nutrition. Faculty should be willing and able to undergo additional graduate course work to teach a full range of courses in our Health Sciences programs. Opportunities exist for reassigned time in accordance with the needs of the department and campus. Faculty may have the opportunity to develop and teach courses in the faculty member’s specific areas of expertise and interest. Full-time faculty members teach assigned day, evening, and weekend classes, in various modalities, in accordance with established guidelines and policies, as well as participate in student advising, faculty governance committees, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

All faculty members are expected to remain current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy, and to adhere to accepted standards for professionals in education. Additional responsibilities may include supervision of internships, participating in curriculum development, training and mentoring adjunct faculty, attending forums and meetings, participating in initiatives related to undergraduate research, grant-writing, and serving on additional department and college committees and boards as requested. Final offer is contingent upon the applicant residing in Northern New Mexico and having the ability to be on campus in Los Alamos at least three times per week. Appointment begins August 11, 2025.

SALARY:

Starting salary is commensurate with degrees and experience. Contingent on funding availability, starting base salary for 1.0 FTE is $56,400 for a 9-month faculty position. Summer teaching may be possible and optional with additional compensation. An excellent package of benefits is provided (see: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits).
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Master’s degree in Biology or related subfield, by application date

OR

Master’s degree in Health Science, such as Nutrition, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, by application date

OR

Terminal degree in a related field of health science, by application date

(2) US permanent resident or citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Ph.D. degree in Health Science or Biology or subfield by application date

(2) Experience teaching lecture and laboratory courses at a post-secondary institution in face-to-face and online modalities

(3) Ability to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory courses

(4) Ability to teach Nutrition courses

(5) A demonstrated commitment to collaborations and to university and professional service

(6) A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as 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.

All applicants must submit a Diversity Statement To help the committee understand how you will contribute to our efforts to build a more equitable and inclusive learning and working environment, submit a diversity statement that: (1)Describes the ways you integrate equity, inclusion or accessibility into your teaching, research and service spaces. Consider including: oexperiences you have had working across different student and/or colleague groups;ostrategies you use to account for diversity and difference in your professional work;oteaching activities that highlight inclusive pedagogy; okey definitions or philosophical frameworks that inform your approach;oHigh Impact Practices (HIPs) you implement to help traditionally underserved and underprepared populations.(2)Explains ways you imagine integrating these approaches into your work/teaching.Finalists will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration as part of their interview process.For consideration, please attach the following for the search committee: ? 1.Cover Letter of interest addressing how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications;2.Diversity statement; 3.Copy of the candidate’s current curriculum vitae;4.Copies of university transcripts;5.Three confidential letters from professional references.** Instructions for Confidential Letters: Candidates are requested to use Interfolio or call Academic Affairs at 505 661-4693. Confidential Letters must be sent to Academic Affairs by mail or email at yrdiaz@unm.edu. The successful candidate will be required to furnish official transcripts of all college or university work before hiring can be completed.

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 ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/8/2024. 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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