Assistant Professor Mathematics job in Albuquerque

Assistant Professor Mathematics
Posting Number req28725
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department Taos Branch
Academic Location Taos Branch
Campus Taos
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.
Position Summary
UNM-Taos is excited to announce an external competitive search for two 1.0 FTE F9 tenure-track Assistant Professors in Mathematics. The successful candidates will be expected to assume a full workload (9-12 credit hours per semester plus 3-6 additional credit hour equivalence of course reassignment for a combination of service and professional development and other duties as assigned) in Mathematics or other credentialed discipline. The primary duties of this position will be to teach lower division mathematics courses and will be required to keep regular Math MaLL (tutoring center) and office hours each week, and other academic duties including:

• Committee and task force assignments

• Professional development activities

• Curricular and program development and coordination

• Mentoring of students and junior faculty

• Administrative duties as necessary

The faculty members must be willing to try a variety of instructional approaches and commit to being part of a Professional Learning Community. The successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to equitable student success in their teaching and the ability to partner with other faculty and staff to increase college-wide student success. Key to these positions is the skill set to provide greater opportunity to pursue grant funding, grant management, and provision of professional development at a higher and broader level within the department and across campus.

Drawing on nationally recognized and research-based practices, such as Guided Pathways, UNM-Taos is committed to academic excellence, which starts with professionals who advise, instruct, and support students in achieving their educational and career goals. In this way, our campus promotes an environment of learning, encourages a growth mindset, and prioritizes continuous improvement for students, faculty and staff. We have a commitment to mentorship and professional development opportunities for all faculty and staff and UNM-Taos professionals draw on high impact practices that increase inclusion and equity such as culturally relevant pedagogy, teaching to learn, and creating a sense of community and belonging, college-wide.

UNM-Taos offers an Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Science as well as a number of developmental and gateway/general education core mathematics courses.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield in which they are applying to teach.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield in which they are applying to teach, with coursework at least one level above that of the courses being taught or developed (e.g., completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach or tested experience that is determined to be equivalent to the degree).

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Mathematics or related field
Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
Proficiency teaching in a community college environment
Experience in curriculum innovation for diverse learning styles
Experience in developing courses and teaching in an online/hybrid environment.
Commitment to being part of a Professional Learning Community
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities, particularly in Hispanic Serving Institutions.
Demonstrated ability to work with students at a variety of academic levels
Experience developing and providing discipline specific professional development to colleagues.
Experience in academic advising and mentoring, including working with student groups
Experience writing, winning and running grants.
Ability and credentials to teach a subject outside of Mathematics.

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.