Open Rank Lecturer in Mathematics

Open Rank Lecturer in Mathematics Posting Number req38035 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Open Rank Hiring Department Mathematics Statistics (869A) Academic Location College of Arts & Sciences Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Benefits Eligible The 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 Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, Open Rank Lecturer (non-tenure track), with a start date of August 2, 2027. Applicants must have a master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field and at least 3 years of college-level teaching experience by the appointment start date. The Lecturer will teach per the department’s workload policy in place at the time including a reduced load should the opportunity arise to coordinate courses. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 11, 2026.

The position will remain open until filled. Who We Are: The University of New Mexico (UNM) lies between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River. With over 11,000 employees, UNM is one of the largest employers in the State. It is both a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.

UNM is New Mexico’s flagship university and premier research institution. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is home to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and four postdoctoral and research faculty. Our commitment is to advance the mathematical sciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our students for careers in industry, government, and education. Albuquerque has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community.

It is home to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Sandia National Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory. The city is 100 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the state boasts numerous national parks and monuments. Albuquerque has a low cost of living, beautiful sunsets, varied hiking, and excellent restaurants. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot-air balloon festival in the world.

UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – maintain deep connections to this land. Learn more about our campus, our city, and why UNM is a great place to work and live: https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/ https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ What We Offer: UNM offers paid parental leave, dual career placement assistance, and relocation assistance. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, employee wellness programs, and tuition remission for faculty and their partners.

To apply, visit the UNMJobs website: https://hr.unm.edu/unmjobs, and reference Requisition #38035. For more about the department, visit http://www.math.unm.edu. For inquiries about the position, please contact: Dr. Sarah Percival, Search Committee Chair: [email protected] Dr.

Monika Nitsche, Department Chair: [email protected] Amy Hathaway, Department Administrator: [email protected] (for technical or submission issues) A complete application consists of: Cover letter Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references) Teaching Statement (1-2 pages) The cover letter and CV should establish the minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials will address all preferred qualifications. The applicant must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher able to communicate and collaborate with Department faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree for Lecturer 2 or a PhD for Lecturer 3 in mathematics or a related discipline by appointment date 3+ years of experience as an instructor at the college level Preferred Qualifications: Excellence in and commitment to teaching. Experience teaching a variety of lower-division courses, including calculus. Literacy in modern student-centered pedagogical methods and innovations. Awareness of challenges faced by students and demonstrated commitment to student success in lower-division mathematics.

Collaboration and communication skills. Shows potential for successful course coordination. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the University's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application consists of: 1. Cover letter 2.

Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references) 3. Teaching Statement (1-2 pages) The cover letter and CV should establish the minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials will address all preferred qualifications. The applicant must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. 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 Consideration For best consideration, please apply by . 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.