Lecturer II

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The University of New Mexico seeks a full-time Lecturer II in Arts Leadership and Business and Interdisciplinary Arts. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the directors of the Arts Leadership and Business Program and the Interdisciplinary Arts Program. The position requires a master's degree in arts administration or a related arts field, with all degree requirements completed by the time of application, and the stated teaching or executive leadership experience. Teaching experience, creative work, and arts administration experience should demonstrate a specialization relevant to the unit. The lecturer will teach a full load in the ALBS and/or BAIA programs, divided among lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses, in person and online. Other duties include assisting with program or college events, recruiting and mentoring students, completing academic service, developing relationships with local arts organizations and interdisciplinary community collaborators, and performing other job-related duties assigned by the program director.

Requirements

Master's degree in Arts Administration or a related arts field, with all degree requirements completed by the time of application.
At least one year of university-level teaching experience, or at least five years of executive leadership of an arts business or arts nonprofit organization and teaching experience at any level.

Nice To Haves

Arts industry expertise and/or teaching experience related to courses in the ALBS/BAIA curriculum.
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students in person and online, and designing online courses using a learning management system such as Canvas.
Compelling creative work in relevant fields.
Experience organizing arts events or programs by building relationships with local arts organizations and interdisciplinary community collaborators.
Experience recruiting, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of New Mexico's rich and varied cultures and supporting the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach a full load in the ALBS and/or BAIA programs (4/4 split), covering lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses in person and online.
Assist with organizing events and programs for the unit and/or college.
Recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Complete academic service as required by the ALBS/BAIA programs and assigned by the program director.
Build strong relationships with local arts organizations and interdisciplinary community collaborators.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties assigned by the ALBS/BAIA Director.