Biology Lecturer II or III

Requisition ID: req31497

Working Title:
Biology Lecturer II or III

Position Summary:
The Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for two full time, 9-month appointments at the rank of Lecturer (II or III) to begin January 1, 2025. The successful candidates will teach introductory and intermediate courses required in our undergraduate curriculum and may have other teaching opportunities depending on the needs of the Department. Duties will also include supervising lab preparatory staff and graduate-student teaching assistants in the companion lab courses. Lecturers are non-tenure track faculty with annual reviews of performance and three promotion tiers. Workload is determined by the Chair of the Department of Biology and policies of the University of New Mexico.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, and is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM's student population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - and their connection to this land remains significant. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.



Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Biology Department (048A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Lecturer


Hiring Department:
College of Arts & Sciences

Academic Location:
Biology Department (048A)


Benefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.


For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 11/30/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's or PhD in Biology or related field completed by start date of hire (January 1, 2024)
2. Minimum of at least 2 years experience teaching in an academic institution of higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Strong record of teaching undergraduate level classes in genetics and cell biology or ecology, evolution and physiology as evidenced by CV, teaching materials, and letters of reference.
2. Demonstrated experience coordinating laboratory classes associated with evolution, cell biology, genetics, ecology, physiology and anatomy and physiology courses.
3. Ability to interact with and mentor diverse students at the undergraduate level as evidenced by cover letter, teaching materials, and reference letters.
4. Ability to contribute to other core areas in the department as evidenced by cover letter, CV and teaching materials.
5. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities as evidenced by cover letter and teaching materials.

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