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Lecturer II or III: Chemistry

Posting Numberreq31238
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeOpen Rank
Hiring DepartmentLos Alamos Branch
Academic LocationLos Alamos Branch
CampusLos Alamos
Benefits EligibleThe 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-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Lecturer II or III faculty appointment in Chemistry. Full-time faculty at UNM-LA are required to teach, engage in service, and engage in professional development activities in accordance with the established workload policies. The teaching load will regularly be comprised of courses in chemistry, such as Chemistry in Our Community lecture and lab, Introduction to Chemistry for nonmajors lecture and lab, and General Chemistry I and II for STEM majors lecture and lab. Opportunities exist for reassigned time in accordance with the needs of the department and campus. Faculty may have the opportunity to develop courses in the faculty member’s specific areas of expertise and interest. Full-time faculty members teach assigned day, evening, and weekend classes, in various modalities, in accordance with established guidelines and policies, as well as participate in student advising, faculty governance committees, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

All faculty members are expected to remain current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy, and to adhere to accepted standards for professionals in education. Additional responsibilities may include oversight of chemical safety on campus, supervision of internships, participating in curriculum development, training and mentoring adjunct faculty, attending forums and meetings, participating in initiatives related to undergraduate research, grant-writing, and serving on additional department and college committees and boards as requested. Final offer is contingent upon the applicant residing in Northern New Mexico and having the ability to be on campus in Los Alamos at least three times per week. Appointment begins August 11, 2025.

SALARY:

Starting salary is commensurate with degrees and experience. Contingent on funding availability, starting base salary for 1.0 FTE is $56,400 for a 9-month faculty position. Summer teaching may be possible and optional with additional compensation. An excellent package of benefits is provided (see: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1)    Master’s degree in Chemistry or subfield by application date

(2)    Experience teaching chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at a post-secondary institution

(3)    US permanent resident or citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

(1)    Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or subfield by application date

(2)    At least 2 years of community college teaching experience in face-to-face and online modalities

(3)    Familiarity with chemical safety protocols and knowledge of New Mexico regulations pertaining to chemical safety in academic laboratories

(4)    A demonstrated commitment to collaborations and to university and professional service

(5)    A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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 help the committee understand how you will contribute to our efforts to build a more equitable and inclusive learning and working environment, submit a diversity statement that: (1) Describes the ways you integrate equity, inclusion or accessibility into your teaching, research and service spaces. Consider including: o experiences you have had working across different student and/or colleague groups; o strategies you use to account for diversity and difference in your professional work; o teaching activities that highlight inclusive pedagogy; o key definitions or philosophical frameworks that inform your approach; o High Impact Practices (HIPs) you implement to help traditionally underserved and underprepared populations. (2) Explains ways you imagine integrating these approaches into your work/teaching. Finalists will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration as part of their interview process. For consideration, please attach the following for the search committee: 
 1. Cover Letter of interest addressing how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications; 2. Diversity statement; 3. Copy of the candidate’s current curriculum vitae; 4. Copies of university transcripts; 5. Three confidential letters from professional references.* * Instructions for Confidential Letters: Candidates are requested to use Interfolio or call Academic Affairs at 505 661-4693. Confidential Letters must be sent to Academic Affairs by mail or email at yrdiaz@unm.edu. The successful candidate will be required to furnish official transcripts of all college or university work before hiring can be completed.

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.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/1/2024. 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.