Open Rank Lecturer - Navajo Language Instruction

Join a team of motivated, determined, like-minded individuals who are working to promote, teach, and study the Navajo language at UNM. The Navajo Language Program, part of the Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico, invites applications for a full time, 9-month appointment Open Rank Lecturer (I, II, or III) to begin August 10, 2026. The Lecturer should have experience teaching the Navajo language and the ability to incorporate cultural knowledge to enhance classroom instruction. To meet state standards and to fully prepare undergraduate students minoring in Navajo, proficiency in reading and writing Navajo is essential for classroom instruction. We are looking for a team player who enjoys collaborating on projects as well as working independently. The successful candidate is expected to learn how to use UNM’s online platform for web-enhanced instruction, to assist with program recruitment, promotion, and advisement, and to complete assigned administrative duties in a timely manner. Depending on the candidate’s areas of specialty and program need, teaching graduate level Navajo classes is a possibility. The candidate should be interested in improving Navajo language curriculum, be prepared to document classroom instruction, and contribute to the development of advanced Navajo courses. As part of UNM’s policies, all lecturers are reviewed annually, and the workload is determined by the Department Chair and university policies. The applicant will be joining a unique program as Navajo language has been taught at UNM for 55 years.