What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer I or II in Construction Technology position at University of New Mexico?
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 I or II within the
Construction Technology program. 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 annually in the area of Construction
Technology, maintain an active scholarship/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:
- Demonstrated teaching experience in construction technology or closely related field
- Certifications/Industry-recognized credentials in construction-related technologies (i.e., NCCER or OSHA)
- Minimum of five years' work experience in the construction trade
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Construction Technology or closely-related field
- Three years demonstrated experience teaching Construction Technology or Building Trades at the secondary or post-secondary level
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
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.
To apply, please attach the following required materials to your online application via UNMJobs (unmjobs.unm.edu): *A Cover Letter *A current Curriculum Vitae *Graduate Transcripts *Teaching Philosophy *Diversity Statement *Three professional references: name, title, email, phone number. When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing. Finalists 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.
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.
