Lecturer II or Lecturer III in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Lecturer II or Lecturer IIIPosting Number req38138
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Lecturer
Hiring Department UC Academic Communities (103G)
Academic Location University College
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
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 (Albuquerque)invites applications for a Lecturer II or III position in LiberalArts and Integrative Studies specializing in health professions/health science. The Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies Program (LAIS)and Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development, both located inUniversity College, strive to connect humanistic inquiry with health educationto benefit students. We seek qualified applicants who can synthesize healthcareeducation with humanities (and/or interdisciplinary studies) to ensure studentsdevelop the clinical and humanistic skills needed to succeed.

The Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies Program (LAIS) isan interdisciplinary academic program that enables students to customize theirmajor by combining two or more distinct fields of studyincludingmultidisciplinary knowledge, theories, data, and methodsinto a focused programof study, or to pursue one of LAISs growing concentrations, such as Pre-Law,National Security and Strategic Analysis, or Pre-Health Professions. Regardlessof their path, LAIS students develop the ability to make meaningful connectionsacross diverse areas of knowledge. Supporting this interdisciplinary mission,the Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development helps studentsinterested in health professions explore career options and understand theacademic and non-academic requirements for admission to professional programs,emphasizing the importance of early preparation for a successful applicationand career after college. Together, LAIS and the Office contribute toUniversity Colleges mission to provide collaborative opportunities forintegrative learning that foster personal, academic, and professionalexcellence through academically rich undergraduate programs that crossdepartmental and college boundaries, while University College also supportsincoming students and provides an administrative structure for importantinterdisciplinary programs.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. An advanced degree (Masters level or higher)
2. Experience working across disciplines and across disciplines and units (preferably in health
sciences/STEM related fields)
3. Two or more years of teaching interdisciplinary or humanities courses with an emphasis on
pre-health profession fields
4. Two or more years of administrative experience and leadership skills (for example, in
managing social media platforms; program management, strategic initiative oversight,
and/or multi-project governance)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Terminal degree (e.g. PhD/MFA/JD/DBA/EdD), awarded by August 1, 2027
2. Demonstrated engagement in student academic advising and professional mentoring
3. Experience in program review and assessment
4. Experience in community outreach, including via social media
5. Experience teaching interdisciplinary or humanities courses with an emphasis on pre-health
profession fields such as health communication, biology for health majors,
population/public health
6. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico
and to the success of the universitys 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.

Applications must include: A detailed letter of interest (no more than two pages in length) A current curriculum vitae (no more than five pages in length) A one-page teaching philosophy statement A one-page statement on leadership/administrative experience and/or interestCandidates who advance to the second stage will be invited to submit: Names (and contact details) of three academic references Unofficial copy of graduate transcripts with degree transcripted (official transcript will be required for final hiring) Teaching Portfolio consisting of a sample syllabus teaching materials, etc., submitted as a single pdf document with a maximum length of 10 pages One-page showcase of your creative impact: Share a piece of social media content that you are proud of, or take the leap and design a fresh, original example specifically for pre-health professions to show us the vision and energy you will bring to this role. No prior industry experience required; we are interested in seeing how you think and create (please submit as a screenshot, jpeg, or pdfno links) A one-page statement addressing a willingness to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the universitys mission to serve local and global communitiesReferences will be contacted only for those advancing to the final interview stage.

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 Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 11/16/2026. 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.