Job Description

Open Rank Nursing Lecturer

Posting Numberreq28910
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentGallup Branch
Academic LocationGallup Branch
CampusGallup
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

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a Nursing Lecturerposition. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of NewMexico 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. Thecity of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide anabundance of outdoor recreational activities, various museums and extraordinarycultural vibrancy, while maintaining a small-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ fulltime and part-time faculty members. Weare fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associatedegrees, selected Bachelor’s degrees, Career Technical Education certificateprograms, and adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personalenrichment courses. UNM-Gallup servesmultiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle CollegeHigh School and the Center for Career and Technical Education.

It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding ourprograms, engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments and grant opportunitieswhile hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Lecturers at UNM-G have career advancementopportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty unioncollective bargaining agreement.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the standard courseload for a Lecturer in the area of Nursing and Health Careers, maintain anactive service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthlyDivision meetings and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon inconjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement. In addition, the selected candidate will beexpected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionthrough actively practicing inclusive behavior and proactively managing bias.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Terminal degree in Nursing or other related field
  • Two or more years clinical nursing experience
  • Experience teaching adults at the college level
  • Demonstrated ability to work with groups in a collaborative atmosphere
  • Additional experience in specialties, such as medical/surgical, ICU, ER, pediatric, obstetric and/or psychiatric nursing
  • 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.

To apply, please attach the following required materials to your online application via UNMJobs (unmjobs.unm.edu):* A letter of interest * A current Curriculum Vitae* Graduate Transcripts* Teaching Philosophy* Diversity Statement* Three professional references: name, title, email, phone numberFinalists 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 ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 10/9/2024. 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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