Open Rank - Lecturer II or III - Chemistry

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, nine-month appointment as an Open Rank Lecturer II or III, beginning August 2, 2027. The department seeks a lecturer with knowledge and experience teaching undergraduate courses in one or more of the areas of general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry. Graduate teaching may be possible depending on the lecturer’s specialty and departmental needs. The successful candidate will teach in accordance with departmental workload policy during the spring and fall semesters. Responsibilities may include coordinating student assistants and participating in departmental service. Courses may serve majors and non-majors. Lecturers are reviewed annually, and workload is determined by University policies and Unit 1 departmental workload policies. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications, a current CV, a teaching and mentoring statement of no more than two pages, and contact information for three professional references. Applications are submitted through the University of New Mexico’s online application system. For best consideration, complete materials must be received by November 11, 2026; the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

A master's degree for appointment as Lecturer II or a Ph.D. for appointment as Lecturer III in Chemistry or a related field, completed by June 1, 2027.
At least four semesters of teaching experience in chemistry or a related field at an academic institution of higher education; teaching assistantships may count.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated strength in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, as evidenced by the teaching and mentoring statement and CV.
Experience with introductory chemistry courses and/or large-enrollment courses.
Ability to engage students from varied educational backgrounds, including majors and non-majors, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Ability to contribute to department service.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating understanding of New Mexico’s rich and varied cultures and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate chemistry courses in one or more areas: general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry.
Potentially teach graduate courses, depending on the lecturer’s specialty and departmental needs.
Teach in accordance with departmental workload policy during the spring and fall semesters.
Potentially coordinate student assistants.
Participate in department service.