Assistant Professor of English - Valencia Campus

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement up to $1,000

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English. The position begins August 9, 2027 and offers a robust benefits package.

Salary starts at $60,000 with comprehensive benefits; summer teaching is optional and not to exceed 3/9ths of base salary. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester, mainly in first-year composition and 2000-level writing courses, maintaining records, and participating in

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master's in Writing & Rhetoric, English, or closely-related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12 credit hours of classroom instruction per semester in first-year composition and 2000-level writing courses.
• Hold office hours in person or online depending on modality.
• Participate in curriculum development, outcomes assessment, and college committees.
• Travel reimbursements up to $1,000 for interview travel to UNM Valencia campus.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Writing & Rhetoric / English

18 graduate credit hours in English

Job description

Posting Number

req38396

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department

Valencia Branch

Academic Location

Valencia Branch

Campus

Valencia

Benefits Eligible

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of English, which is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. The position begins August 9, 2027.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch community college associated with the University of New Mexico. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers vocational and technical courses as well as academic transfer courses to the citizens of Valencia and northern Socorro counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of approximately 2,400 each semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico.

Salary: Base salary for the position is $60,000. An excellent package of benefits is provided. Summer teaching is available, but not required, not to exceed 3/9ths of base salary.

Summary of duties and responsibilities: Provide 12 credit hours of classroom instruction per semester primarily in first-year composition, but also 2000-level writing courses, such as intermediate composition and technical writing; hold office hours in person and/or online, depending on teaching modality; participate in classroom technology training; participate in faculty professional development. Other responsibilities include maintaining student records, participating in curriculum development, outcomes assessment, college committees, professional development, departmental projects, college/community service, and scholarship.

We will offer reimbursement for travel expenses to all candidates who are invited to UNM Valencia campus, who accept the offer of an interview, and who must incur long-distance travel expenses. The reimbursement for travel will follow UNM policy and will be no more than $1,000.

If selected for an interview, applicant must be prepared to present 1) official transcripts, 2) two letters of recommendation and 3) a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Writing & Rhetoric, English, or a closely-related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.


• At least one year of experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English classes at a post-secondary institution


• At least one year of strong evaluations in writing instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, MFA) or ABD (all but dissertation) in Writing & Rhetoric, English, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.


• At least two years of teaching experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English at a post-secondary institution


• At least one year of experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English at a two-year campus or community college


• At least one year of strong evaluations in writing instruction


• Expertise teaching such courses as developmental writing and/or demonstrated experience with writing pedagogy and/or literature pedagogy


• Experience with curriculum development and/or assessment


• Demonstrated professional development, such as attending or presenting at workshops or conferences, creative work, or scholarly work (related to pedagogy or discipline)


• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

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.