Lecturer II or III in Nursing at UNM-ValenciaPosting Number
req36448
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Lecturer
Hiring Department
Valencia Branch
Academic Location
Valencia Branch
Campus
Valencia
Benefits Eligible
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Position Summary
The Health Sciences Division andProgram of Nursing at UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for a
Lecturer II or III in Nursing at UNM-Valencia. This posting is for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track position.
Theposition begins August 10, 2026.Located about 30 miles south ofAlbuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-ValenciaCampus is a two-year branch community college associated with the University ofNew Mexico. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offersvocational and technical courses as well as academic transfer courses to thecitizens of Valencia and northern Socorro counties. The faculty and staff servea student body of approximately 2,000 each semester.
Salary: Base salary for this nine-month facultyposition is $85,000. Summer teaching is possible if needed, and optional, withadditional compensation. Office space and computerhardware and software will be provided, as well as an excellent packageof benefits.
Summary of duties and responsibilities: Dutieswill include teaching the ADN program core curriculum, which includesscheduling courses and supervising labs as needed. Collects and analyzes dataregarding student progress. Acts as a clinical resource and subject matterexpert for the advisement of all program students. Assists in the recruitment,hiring and evaluation of faculty as well as recruiting students. Coordinatesand conducts clinical training to include coordinating sites, documentation andstudent preparation. Collects and analyzes data regarding student progress andcertification; and performs related duties as assigned. Will work withlow-income, first generation, minority students, disabled students, studentswith diverse backgrounds, and veterans. Responsibilities also includemaintaining attendance, scholastic, and student records, as well as posting andmaintaining office hours, participating in college committees, curriculumdevelopment, outcomes assessment, professional development (directly related toteaching field), departmental projects, and community service.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Ifselected for an on-campus interview, applicant must be prepared to presentofficial transcripts and a teaching demonstration (subject matter to beannounced).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Current RN license to practice Nursing in New Mexico or a valid compact license
Preferred Qualifications:- Doctoral degree in Nursing
- One year of teaching experience at a post-secondary institution
- Experience in an ADN Nursing Program
- Strong commitment to teaching, scholarly activities and professional service
- Current CPR certification
- Clinical experience within the past five years
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application includes :
A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae, including a list of references (should include 3-5 references to contact). Copies of unofficial transcripts. A cover letter indicating how candidate meets minimums and preferred requirements. A statement that describes the candidate's teaching philosophy.
For more information contact: Lisa Orona at (rolisa@unm.edu).
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 6/15/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
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