This position is for the University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology (open specialization) to begin in August 2024. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serve approximately 2,200 students. Located in Gallup NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo and Hopi Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while maintaining a small-town feel.
UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ full
time and part-time faculty members. We
are fully 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
enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves
multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College
High School and the Center for Career and Technical Education.
It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our
programs, engaging with our community, and establishing multiple endowments and grant opportunities
while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Assistant Professors at UNM-G have career
advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and
faculty union collective bargaining agreement.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits per academic
years in the area of Psychology (4 courses in both the spring and fall semesters,
or equivalent), maintain an active scholarship/service record (as defined by the
UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthly Division meetings and execute other
relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an
annual faculty-chair agreement. In addition,
the selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion through actively practicing inclusive behavior and
proactively managing bias.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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To apply, please attach the following required materials to your online application via UNMJobs (unmjobs.unm.edu): *Cover Letter *Current Curriculum Vitae *Graduate Transcripts *Teaching Philosophy *Diversity Statement *Three Professional References with name, title, email, and phone number Finalists selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration (approximately 20 to 30 minutes) to the division faculty on a relevant subject of their choosing.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.