Visiting Lecturer-Open Rank - SPA in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36628

Working Title:
Visiting Lecturer-Open Rank - SPA

Position Summary:
The School of Public Administration at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Open Rank Visiting Lecturer in Health Administration beginning August 2026. This is a one-year temporary appointment. Applicants must hold a master's degree or doctoral degree (PhD, DHA, or related doctorate) in Health Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field by date of appointment. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. For best consideration, all materials must be received by June 1, 2026.

The faculty member will be expected to teach graduate-level courses in Health Administration, including core and elective offerings within the Master of Health Administration curriculum. Potential teaching areas include health information technology, data analytics, healthcare quality, healthcare ethics, leadership and management, and related areas within health administration and health services. This is a teaching-focused appointment that includes student advising and participation in service and programmatic activities. Teaching assignments may involve multiple course preparations and varied instructional modalities.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, and isa Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designatedHispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM'sstudent population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus islocated in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor andrecreational opportunities for everyone. UNM is located on the traditionalhomelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo,Navajo, and Apache - and their connection to this land remains significant.Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities athttp://advance.unm.edu/why[1]abq/and https://advance.unm.edu/why-un-unm/.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
School of Public Administration (390A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Visiting
Hiring Department:
College of Arts & Sciences

Academic Location:
School of Public Administration (390A)
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.
For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 6/1/2026. This position will remain open until filled.Minimum and Preferred Criteria:

Minimum

1. Master's degree or doctoral degree (PhD, DHA, or related doctorate) in Health Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field by date of appointment (or application).
2. Evidence of primary specialization in health administration, healthcare leadership, or health services, as demonstrated through academic training and/or substantial professional and applied experience.

Preferred

1. Demonstrated strength in teaching at the graduate level
2. Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of courses in health administration, with particular strength or experience in areas such as healthcare quality, leadership, healthcare ethics, health information technology, data analytics, and related core areas of the MHA curriculum
3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to core areas of the MHA curriculum and programmatic needs
4. Demonstrated experience teaching in online and/or hybrid modalities, including the use of instructional technologies to support student learning
5. Ability to mentor diverse students at the graduate level
6. Demonstrated professional and/or applied experience in health administration,
   healthcare leadership, or health services delivery
7. Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student learning in a practice-oriented or applied context
8. Demonstrated commitment to cultivating 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