University of New Mexico, Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID:

822-LECTURER1 [#27497, 34400]

Position Title:

Lecturer II, Mathematics and Statistics

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, United States of America

Subject Area:

Math

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/27, listed until 2026/04/13)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, Lecturer II (non-tenure track), with a start date of August 10, 2026. Applicants must have a master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field and at least 3 years of college-level teaching experience by the appointment start date. The Lecturer will teach a 4/4 (4 courses per semester) 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 December 1, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellence in teaching. Experience teaching a variety of lower-division courses. Literacy in modern student-centered pedagogical methods and innovations. Awareness of challenges faced by students in lower-division mathematics. Collaboration and communication skills. 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.

A complete application consists of:

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

The cover letter and CV should establish the minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials will address all preferred qualifications.

The applicant must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Who We Are: The University of 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 designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM is New Mexico’s flagship university and premier research institution. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is home to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and four postdoctoral and research faculty. Our commitment is to advance the mathematical sciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our students for careers in industry, government, and education.

Albuquerque has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community. It is home to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Sandia National Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory. The city is 100 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the state boasts numerous national parks and monuments. Albuquerque has a low cost of living, beautiful sunsets, varied hiking, and excellent restaurants. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot-air balloon festival in the world.

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 more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, 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 paid parental 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 their partners.

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

For inquiries about 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)

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/34400?c=unm&referralToken=rSMwBIyAoEG5X8M5fUVt9 .

Contact: Monika Nitsche

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of New Mexico
MSC01 1115
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Web Page: http://www.math.unm.edu/