What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer II, Mathematics and Statistics position at unm?
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.
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.
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.
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)
