What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Lecturer II or III position at University of New Mexico?
The Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for two full time, 9-month appointments at the rank of Lecturer (II or III) to begin January 1, 2025. The successful candidates will teach introductory and intermediate courses required in our undergraduate curriculum and may have other teaching opportunities depending on the needs of the Department. Duties will also include supervising lab preparatory staff and graduate-student teaching assistants in the companion lab courses. Lecturers are non-tenure track faculty with annual reviews of performance and three promotion tiers. Workload is determined by the Chair of the Department of Biology and policies of the University of New Mexico.
UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, and is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM's student population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - and their connection to this land remains significant. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's or PhD in Biology or related field completed by start date of hire (January 1, 2024)
2. Minimum of at least 2 years experience teaching in an academic institution of higher education
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Strong record of teaching undergraduate level classes in genetics and cell biology or ecology, evolution and physiology as evidenced by CV, teaching materials, and letters of reference.
2. Demonstrated experience coordinating laboratory classes associated with evolution, cell biology, genetics, ecology, physiology and anatomy and physiology courses.
3. Ability to interact with and mentor diverse students at the undergraduate level as evidenced by cover letter, teaching materials, and reference letters.
4. Ability to contribute to other core areas in the department as evidenced by cover letter, CV and teaching materials.
5. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities as evidenced by cover letter and teaching materials.
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.
Applications must include a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g., teaching ability, commitment to success of diverse students, etc.); a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number); and a one-page teaching statement.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.
