Visiting Lecturer - Open Rank - Chemistry

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, 9-month appointment for a one-year appointment as an Open Rank Visiting Lecturer, beginning August 10, 2026. The department seeks to hire a generalist in Chemistry, specifically an individual with a specialization in any area of chemistry with knowledge and experience teaching in at least two of the department’s undergraduate degree concentrations: analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, and physical chemistry. Graduate teaching is a possibility, depending on the Visiting Lecturer’s areas of specialty and department need. The successful candidate will be teaching a workload of three undergraduate lecture sections per Spring and Fall Semester, which may include coordinating student assistants, and participation in department service. All Visiting Lecturers are reviewed annually. Workload is determined by the Department Chair and University policies. The University of New Mexico is the premier research university in New Mexico, a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution, located in Albuquerque, NM.

Requirements

BA for Lecturer I in Chemistry or related field completed by start date of appointment August 10, 2026
MA for Lecturer II in Chemistry or related field completed by start date of appointment August 10, 2026
PhD for Lecturer III in Chemistry or related field completed by start date of appointment August 10, 2026
Cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria
Current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number)
One-page teaching statement
Official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM

Nice To Haves

Strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
Ability to contribute to other core areas in the department
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Responsibilities

Teaching a workload of three undergraduate lecture sections per Spring and Fall Semester
Coordinating student assistants
Participation in department service