Open Rank of Nursing, Undergraduate

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission and dependent education programs

Job summary

A prominent university in New Mexico is seeking exceptional candidates for an Open Rank Nursing faculty position. This role focuses on teaching undergraduate content, leading clinical and skills lab sessions. Applicants should have a graduate degree in nursing, two years of clinical or teaching experience, and eligibility for RN licensure in New Mexico. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered. The position is full-time with eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years clinical or teaching experience.
• Must be eligible for RN licensure in New Mexico.
• Experience in course development or simulation.

Responsibilities

• Teach content in the undergraduate program.
• Conduct clinical and skills lab sessions.
• Participate in didactic teaching.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teaching experience

Cultural understanding

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DrPH, or equivalent)

Job description

Open Rank of Nursing, Undergraduate

• Posting Number: req35532
• Employment Type: Faculty
• Faculty Type: Open Rank
• Hiring Department: College of Nursing (AFD)
• Academic Location: College of Nursing
• 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 College of Nursing (CON) invites exceptional candidates to apply for a faculty position. We represent a diverse community of educators, researchers, learners, and collaborators dedicated to the advancement of providing health education and practice. The selected individual will receive an academic appointment commensurate with credentials and qualifications. We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

The primary focus of this position is to teach content in the undergraduate program. Responsibilities include clinical, skills lab, simulation, and didactic teaching. This is a full time 12-month appointment.

The selected applicant must maintain a primary residence in the Albuquerque area (including surrounding communities such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, and Santa Fe) and be able to reliably commute to the College of Nursing in Albuquerque.

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research-intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences (HS), which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HS provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HS is known for innovative research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The HS has an established NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in nursing
• At least two years clinical or teaching experience
• Must be eligible for RN licensure in New Mexico or hold an RN license in a compact state

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DrPH, or equivalent)
• Certified Nurse Educator or other professional certification
• Experience in course development, teaching, or simulation
• 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

Application Instructions

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 ensure consideration, applications must include:

1. Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three professional references including name, telephone number, and e-mail address with at least one reference from your most current employment setting.
4. References will be checked at final stage of consideration.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 3/20/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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.

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