Assistant Professor: Tenure-track: Business

The University of New Mexico•Los Alamos, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in Business/Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. Faculty teach, engage in service, and participate in professional development in accordance with established workload policies. Regular teaching assignments include courses such as Introduction to Business, business software (including QuickBooks and Excel), and Managerial Accounting, with possible courses in related disciplines based on qualifications and interests. In consultation with the Dean and Program Coordinator, part of the teaching load may be reallocated to service, professional development, scholarship, or administrative duties. Faculty may also develop courses in their areas of expertise and interest. Faculty teach assigned day, evening, and weekend classes in various modalities, and participate in student advising, faculty governance, academic and institutional support activities, and assigned supervisory responsibilities. They are expected to stay current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy and adhere to accepted professional standards in education. Other potential duties include supervising internships; curriculum development; training and mentoring adjunct faculty; attending forums and meetings; participating in undergraduate research initiatives and grant-writing; and serving on additional department and college committees and boards as requested. The final offer is contingent on the candidate residing in Northern New Mexico and being able to work on campus in Los Alamos at least three days per week. The appointment begins August 9, 2027. The starting salary is commensurate with degrees and experience; the stated base salary for 1.0 FTE is $65,000 for a 9-month position, depending on qualifications. Optional summer teaching may be available for additional compensation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting with at least 15 graduate hours in Business by the application date, or a Master’s degree in Business with at least 15 graduate hours in Accounting by the application date.
Must reside in Northern New Mexico and be able to be on campus in Los Alamos at least three days per week; final offer is contingent on meeting these conditions.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Accounting with at least 18 graduate hours in Business, or Ph.D. in Business with at least 18 graduate hours in Accounting, by the application date.
Industry experience, such as a CPA license, CMA license, or project management experience.
Experience teaching business or accounting lecture courses at a post-secondary institution.
Experience with business and project-management-related software such as QuickBooks, Oracle Primavera, and MS Office Suite.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating understanding of New Mexico’s rich and varied cultures and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned Business and Accounting courses, including courses such as Introduction to Business, business software, and Managerial Accounting.
Teach assigned day, evening, and weekend classes in various modalities.
Engage in service and professional development activities under established workload policies.
Participate in student advising, faculty governance committees, and academic and institutional support activities.
Perform supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain currency in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy and adhere to professional standards in education.
Potentially supervise internships, develop curriculum, and train and mentor adjunct faculty.
Attend forums and meetings and participate in undergraduate research initiatives and grant-writing.
Serve on additional department and college committees and boards as requested.
Potentially develop courses in areas of expertise and interest.