Teacher,Pre-College Programs - req# 32715

The UNM-Valencia Campus Upward Bound Program is takingapplications for Teacher, Pre-College Programs. This is a grant-funded on-callposition with current funding available through 08/31/2025. This positionoversees certain day-to-day aspects of the Upward Bound Program including butnot limited to tutoring, leading workshops, teaching, and executing collegepreparation/academic lessons for high school students.

This person will assist with tutoring and instructing duringthe Academic Year. This position provides support in language arts or other pre-college disciplines at area high schools and at UNM-ValenciaCampus; Practices various pedagogical practices to enhance student academicprogress as well as gain the skills necessary to transition from high school tohigher education; Supports and engages students in college preparatory topics; Documents student progress, attendance, and other student trackingtasks.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, theUniversity of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of theUniversity of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the regionand is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis onteaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs,technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit HighSchool/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty andstaff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester. UNMhas earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for itsworkplace policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Elementary or secondary level teaching certification may be a requirement for specified positions in this classification.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years directly related experience
• Experience working with at-risk or first-gen students

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.