Director and Assistant Professor of Education at University of New Mexico – Gallup, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35583

Working Title:
Director and Assistant Professor of Education

Position Summary:
This position is for the University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM

The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position as Director and Assistant Professor of Education to begin in August 2026. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, and Hopi Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while maintaining a small-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ full time and part-time faculty members. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees, selected Bachelor's degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, and adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School, and the Center for Career and Technical Education.

It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our programs, engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments, and grant opportunities while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Faculty at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.

The workload expectations for this position are made up of a balance of teaching, administrative duties, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of our education programs at UNM-Gallup. They are also expected to teach the equivalent of six (6) credit hours each fall and spring semester, maintain an active scholarship/service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthly Division meetings, supervise and coordinate children's summer programming initiatives, and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the Liberal Arts & Education division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement.
Campus:
Gallup

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:
Gallup Branch

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department:
Gallup Branch

Academic Location:
Gallup Branch
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 2/17/2026. This position will remain open until filled.Minimum Qualifications:

• EdD or PhD in Education or a related field, ABD will be considered, so long as the terminal degree is awarded by start date.
• K-12 classroom teaching experience of at least five years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the K-12 setting, either as a classroom teacher or an administrator, for a combined ten years or more.
• Supervisory experience of at least three years.
• College-level teaching experience, at a branch community college or similar institution.
• Demonstratedcommitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of NewMexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and globalcommunities.