Lecturer II or III in Nursing at UNM-Valencia

Posting Number	req36448
Employment Type	Faculty
Faculty Type	Lecturer
Hiring Department	Valencia Branch
Academic Location	Valencia Branch
Campus	Valencia
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	The Health Sciences Division and Program of Nursing at UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for a Lecturer II or III in Nursing at UNM-Valencia. This posting is for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track position. The position begins August 10, 2026. 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 2,000 each semester. Salary: Base salary for this nine-month faculty position is $85,000. Summer teaching is possible if needed, and optional, with additional compensation. Office space and computer hardware and software will be provided, as well as an excellent package of benefits. Summary of duties and responsibilities: Duties will include teaching the ADN program core curriculum, which includes scheduling courses and supervising labs as needed. Collects and analyzes data regarding student progress. Acts as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for the advisement of all program students. Assists in the recruitment, hiring and evaluation of faculty as well as recruiting students. Coordinates and conducts clinical training to include coordinating sites, documentation and student preparation. Collects and analyzes data regarding student progress and certification; and performs related duties as assigned. Will work with low-income, first generation, minority students, disabled students, students with diverse backgrounds, and veterans. Responsibilities also include maintaining attendance, scholastic, and student records, as well as posting and maintaining office hours, participating in college committees, curriculum development, outcomes assessment, professional development (directly related to teaching field), departmental projects, and community service. Special Instructions to Applicants: If selected for an on-campus interview, applicant must be prepared to present official transcripts and a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced).
Qualifications	Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) Current RN license to practice Nursing in New Mexico or a valid compact license Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Nursing One year of teaching experience at a post-secondary institution Experience in an ADN Nursing Program Strong commitment to teaching, scholarly activities and professional service Current CPR certification Clinical experience within the past five years A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and 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 a list of references (should include 3-5 references to contact). Copies of unofficial transcripts. A cover letter indicating how candidate meets minimums and preferred requirements. A statement that describes the candidate's teaching philosophy. For more information contact: Lisa Orona at ([email protected]). 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 Consideration	For best consideration, please apply by 6/15/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
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