Lecturer II, Mathematics and Statistics at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req34400

Working Title:
Lecturer II, Mathematics and Statistics

Position Summary:
The Departmentof Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invitesapplications for a full-time, Lecturer II (non-tenure track), with a start dateof August 10, 2026. Applicants must have a master's degree in mathematics or aclosely related field and at least 3 years of college-level teaching experienceby the appointment start date. The Lecturer will teach a 4/4 (4 courses persemester) or a 3/3 should the opportunity arise to coordinate courses.

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher able to communicate and collaborate with Department faculty and staff.

For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December1, 2025.

Who We Are:
The Universityof New Mexico (UNM) lies between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River.With over 11,000 employees, UNM is one of the largest employers in the State.It is both a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designatedHispanic-Serving Institution. UNM is New Mexico's flagship university andpremier research institution. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics ishome to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and fourpostdoctoral and research faculty. Our commitment is to advance the mathematicalsciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our studentsfor careers in industry, government, and education.

Albuquerque hasa rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community. It is home to theNational Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, SandiaNational Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory. The city is100 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the state boasts numerousnational parks and monuments. Albuquerque has a low cost of living, beautifulsunsets, varied hiking, and excellent restaurants. The annual AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot-air balloon festival in theworld.

UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - maintain deep connections to this land. Learn more about our campus, our city, and why UNM is a great place to work and live:
https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/
https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/

For moreinformation regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan,including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with sharedinterests, please visit https://artsci.unm.edu/college/hiring.html.

UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:
UNM offers paidparental leave, dual career placement assistance, and relocation assistance.Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement,employee wellness programs, and tuition remission for faculty and theirpartners.

A completeapplication consists of:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references)
• Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)

The cover letter and CV should establishthe minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials willaddress all preferred qualifications.

The applicant mustprovide official certification of successful completion of all degreerequirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For bestconsideration, completed applications should be received by December 1, 2025.The position will remain open until filled.

For inquiriesabout the position, please contact:
Dr. Stephen Lau, Search Committee Chair: lau@unm.edu
Dr. Monika Nitsche, Department Chair: nitsche@unm.edu
Amy Hathaway, Department Administrator: ahathawa@unm.edu (for technical or submission issues)
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:
Mathematics Statistics (869A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

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

Academic Location:
Mathematics Statistics (869A)
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 12/1/2025. This position will remain open until filled.Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in mathematics or a related discipline by appointment date
2. 3+ years of experience as an instructor at the college level

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Excellence in teaching.
2. Experience teaching a variety of lower-division courses.
3. Literacy in modern student-centered pedagogical methods and innovations.
4. Awareness of challenges faced by students in lower-division mathematics.
5. Collaboration and communication skills.
6. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate 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.