Job Description

Assistant Professor of English - Valencia Campus

Posting Numberreq38396 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track Hiring DepartmentValencia Branch Academic LocationValencia Branch CampusValencia Benefits EligibleThe 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. Position Summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of English, which is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. The position begins August 9, 2027.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch community college associated with the University of New Mexico. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers vocational and technical courses as well as academic transfer courses to the citizens of Valencia and northern Socorro counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of approximately 2,400 each semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico.

Salary: Base salary for the position is $60,000. An excellent package of benefits is provided. Summer teaching is available, but not required, not to exceed 3/9ths of base salary.

Summary of duties and responsibilities: Provide 12 credit hours of classroom instruction per semester primarily in first-year composition, but also 2000-level writing courses, such as intermediate composition and technical writing; hold office hours in person and/or online, depending on teaching modality; participate in classroom technology training; participate in faculty professional development. Other responsibilities include maintaining student records, participating in curriculum development, outcomes assessment, college committees, professional development, departmental projects, college/community service, and scholarship.

We will offer reimbursement for travel expenses to all candidates who are invited to UNM Valencia campus, who accept the offer of an interview, and who must incur long-distance travel expenses. The reimbursement for travel will follow UNM policy and will be no more than $1,000.

If selected for an interview, applicant must be prepared to present 1) official transcripts, 2) two letters of recommendation and 3) a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Writing & Rhetoric, English, or a closely-related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• At least one year of experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English classes at a post-secondary institution
• At least one year of strong evaluations in writing instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, MFA) or ABD (all but dissertation) in Writing & Rhetoric, English, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• At least two years of teaching experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English at a post-secondary institution
• At least one year of experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English at a two-year campus or community college
• At least one year of strong evaluations in writing instruction
• Expertise teaching such courses as developmental writing and/or demonstrated experience with writing pedagogy and/or literature pedagogy
• Experience with curriculum development and/or assessment
• Demonstrated professional development, such as attending or presenting at workshops or conferences, creative work, or scholarly work (related to pedagogy or discipline)
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application includes :

A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae, including degrees earned, lists of courses taught, scholarly work related to teaching, and a list of 3-5 references with contact information;

Unofficial transcripts for graduate degrees;

A cover letter indicating the posting number and information explaining how candidate meets minimum or preferred qualifications;

A statement that describes the candidate's teaching philosophy and methodology, and

Documentation of teaching excellence to include at least two student, peer, and/or supervisor evaluations.

For more information contact: Lisa Orona, at (505) 925-8531 or (rolisa@unm.edu).

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.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 2/8/2027. This position will remain open until filled.

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.