Open Rank - Lecturer II or III - Chemistry

University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Tuition remission

Dependent education benefits

Job summary

University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Open Rank Lecturer II or III in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The incumbent will teach undergraduate chemistry courses across general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry; graduate teaching may occur depending on specialty.

The role includes teaching in accordance with the workload policy, coordinating student assistants, and department service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Lecturer II) or Ph.D. (Lecturer III) in Chemistry or related field completed by June 1, 2027.
• Minimum of four semesters of teaching experience in chemistry or related field at an academic institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry.
• Graduate teaching may be possible depending on specialty and department need.
• Coordinate student assistants and participate in department service; workload determined by policies.
• Lecturers are reviewed annually.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student engagement

Course management

Service contribution

Cultural awareness

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

Open Rank - Lecturer II or III - Chemistry

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, 9-month appointment at the rank of Open Rank Lecturer II or III to begin August 02, 2027. The department seeks to hire a Lecturer with knowledge and experience teaching any of the department’s undergraduate courses in the areas of general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry. Graduate teaching is a possibility, depending on the Lecturer’s areas of specialty and department need.

In addition, the successful candidate will be teaching in accordance with the Departmental Workload Policy per Spring and Fall Semester, which may include coordinating student assistants, and participation in department service. All Lecturers are reviewed annually. Workload is determined by University policies and Unit 1 Departmental Workload Policies and may include courses for both majors and non-majors.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification/transcript of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by 11/11/2026. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair Diana Habel-Rodriguez [e-mail] and department chair Terefe Habteyes [e-mail]. The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. 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/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, includinga list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

Benefits

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Master's Degree (Lecturer II) or Ph.D. (Lecturer III) in Chemistry or related field completed by June 1, 2027.
• 2. Minimum of at least four semesters of teaching experience in chemistry or related field at an academic institution of higher education. Experience may include Teaching Assistantships.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as evidenced by Teaching and Mentoring Statement and CV
• 2. Experience with introductory chemistry courses and/or large enrollment courses, as evidenced by Teaching and Mentoring Statement and CV
• 3. Ability to engage students from various educational backgrounds at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, including majors and non-majors, as evidenced by Teaching and Mentoring Statement
• 4. Ability to contribute to service in the department, as evidenced the Cover Letter or CV
• 5. 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 evidenced from CV, Teaching and Mentoring statement, and/or Cover Letter

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 anyother protected class.