This position is for the University of NewMexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west ofAlbuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico-Gallup invitesapplications for an Assistant Professor of Human Services to begin in August2024. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of NewMexico and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM,approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the FourCorners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo and HopiReservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and thesurrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational activities,various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while maintaining asmall-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse studentpopulation with 100 full time and part-time faculty members. We arefully 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 enrichmentcourses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school populations includingMcKinley Academy, Middle College High School and the Center for Career andTechnical Education.
It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our programs,engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments and grantopportunities while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. AssistantProfessors at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined inthe UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits per academic yearin the area of Human Services and maintain an active scholarship and servicerecord (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA and divisional workload policies),participate in monthly division meetings and execute other relevant duties asagreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chairagreement. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected todemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through activelypracticing inclusive behavior and proactively managing bias.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Social Work, Human Services or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years in college or adult teaching experience at a branch/community college or similar institution.
• Clinical experiences in the area of expertise such as child welfare, mental health, public health, diabetes prevention or domestic violence, etc.
• Clinical experience in the area of substance abuse.
• Experience in the use of information technology for instructional purpose in hybrid and online classes.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, as it pertains to student success.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.

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.