Assistant Professor of English - Valencia Campus

The University of New
Mexico-Valencia Campus is accepting applications for an Assistant
Professor of English, which is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track
position. The position begins August 9, 2027.

Located about 30 miles
south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New
Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch community college associated with
the University of New Mexico. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia
Campus offers vocational and technical courses as well as academic transfer
courses to the citizens of Valencia and northern Socorro counties. The faculty
and staff serve a student body of approximately 2,400 each semester.

UNM offers
a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event
tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our
employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned
the platinum-level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly
New Mexico.

Salary: Base salary for the position is $60,000.
An excellent package of benefits is provided. Summer teaching is available, but
not required, not to exceed 3/9ths of base salary.

Summary
of duties and responsibilities: Provide 12 credit hours of classroom instruction per
semester primarily in first-year composition, but also 2000-level writing
courses, such as intermediate composition and technical writing; hold
office hours in person and/or online, depending on teaching modality; participate
in classroom technology training; participate in faculty professional
development. Other responsibilities include maintaining student
records, participating in curriculum development, outcomes assessment, college
committees, professional development, departmental projects, college/community
service, and scholarship.

We
will offer reimbursement for travel expenses to all candidates who are invited
to UNM Valencia campus, who accept the offer of an interview, and who must
incur long-distance travel expenses. The reimbursement for travel will follow
UNM policy and will be no more than $1,000.

If selected for an interview, applicant must be
prepared to present 1) official transcripts, 2) two letters of recommendation
and 3) a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Writing & Rhetoric, English, or a closely-related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• At least one year of experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English classes at a post-secondary institution
• At least one year of strong evaluations in writing instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, MFA) or ABD (all but dissertation) in Writing & Rhetoric, English, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• At least two years of teaching experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English at a post-secondary institution
• At least one year of experience teaching Writing & Rhetoric or English at a two-year campus or community college
• At least one year of strong evaluations in writing instruction
• Expertise teaching such courses as developmental writing and/or demonstrated experience with writing pedagogy and/or literature pedagogy
• Experience with curriculum development and/or assessment
• Demonstrated professional development, such as attending or presenting at workshops or conferences, creative work, or scholarly work (related to pedagogy or discipline)
• 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

Only applications submitted through
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.