Lecturer II

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico is seeking 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 Interdisciplinary Arts Program. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a master’s degree in arts administration or a related arts field by the time of application. They must also have at least one year of university-level teaching experience, or at least five years of executive leadership experience at an arts business or arts nonprofit organization together with teaching experience at any level. The candidate’s teaching experience, creative work, and arts administration experience should indicate a specialization relevant to the unit. The Lecturer II will teach a full load in the ALBS and/or BAIA programs, split 4/4 across lower-division, upper-division, and graduate-level courses, both in person and online. The role also includes assisting with unit or college events and programs; recruiting, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; completing academic service as required by the programs or assigned by their Director; building relationships with local arts organizations and interdisciplinary community collaborators; and performing other related duties as assigned by the ALBS/BAIA 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 experience designing online courses using a learning management system such as Canvas.
Compelling creative work in relevant fields.
Experience organizing arts events and programs by building strong 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 the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission of serving local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach a full load in the ALBS and/or BAIA programs (4/4 split), across lower-division, upper-division, and graduate-level 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 as assigned by the Director.
Build strong relationships with local arts organizations and interdisciplinary community collaborators.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the ALBS/BAIA Director.