The Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine in Albuquerque is seeking an instructor for Medical Spanish. This will be a recruitment for Summer 2025 semester.

This course will provide a foundation of Spanish for the healthcare professional specializing in anesthesia.  Through grammar structure, relevant vocabulary, and cultural knowledge students will learn and utilize language to facilitate their daily interactions with Spanish-speaking patients.  Successful applicants will support the mission of The University of New Mexico, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, and the Master of Science in Anesthesia program by:

• Teaching the synchronous Master’s level lectures for ANES 521 Medical Spanish
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of the student population and the standards of the discipline.
• Developing clear syllabi and effective course materials.
• Evaluating student mastery of skills and competencies required by course learning outcomes.
• Participating in discipline, department, and school meetings and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
•  Teaching scheduled in-person and/or virtual classes during weekday hours.  Maintain formal office hours.

The University of New Mexico is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community.  The City of Albuquerque is rich in history and offers skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and much more.  Albuquerque is the host city for the annual International Balloon Fiesta and typically enjoys 340 days of sunshine as well as four distinct seasons.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in relevant degree discipline.
• Medical professional degree (MD, DVM, DO or another pertinent post-baccalaureate degree will also be considered).
•  One year of experience teaching at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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.

Attach CV. Please direct questions about the position to Cassie Langhals, CLanghals@salud.unm.edu.

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.