Lecturer II or III in Biology

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 Lecturer II or III in Biology. We are one of four branch community colleges
of the University of New Mexico 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. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000
and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational
activities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while
maintaining a small-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a
hugely diverse student population with 100+ full time and part-time faculty
members. We are fully accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees, selected Bachelor's
degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, and adult basic
education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school
populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School and the
Center for Career and Technical Education.

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

The successful
candidate will be expected to teach a 27-credit hour course load in the area of
Biology, maintain an active service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA),
participate in monthly Division meetings and execute other relevant duties as
agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair
agreement. In addition, the selected candidate
will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion through actively practicing inclusive behavior and proactively
managing bias.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's
  degree in Biology or a field related to Biology with at least 18 graduate
  semester hours in course work pertaining to Biology from an accredited
  institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching all levels of Biology courses in two-year community colleges
• Experience teaching students with diverse socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to an open-admission community college
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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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.

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.

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.