What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank in Nursing 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 the
position of Nursing Lecturer. 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
annual course load in the area of nursing, primarily teaching conceptual
content to undergraduate nursing students, 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:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Holds an unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in New Mexico or an unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in a compact state in the US
- At least two years of clinical nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing or a Terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP)
- Additional experience in specialties, such as medical/surgical, ICU, ER, pediatric, obstetric, and/or psychiatric nursing, preferably within the last two years
- Demonstrated teaching experience at a branch/community college or similar institution
- Demonstrated commitment to first-generation college students
- 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 * Copy of Registered Nursing License from Nursys or State Board of Nursing 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.
