Volunteer Lecturer In Computer Science Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Lecturer III
Posting Number
req35275
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Lecturer
Hiring Department
Mechanical Engineering (023A)
Academic Location
School of Engineering
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Universityof New Mexico invites applications for a full-time faculty position as LecturerIII. This lecturer will be a member of the Mechanical Engineering faculty atUNM's main campus but teach courses as part of our ME bachelor's degree offeredat the UNM-Los Alamos campus branch.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to teachingundergraduate and graduate courses in the broad mechanical engineering area. Theexpected teaching load for the position is three (3) courses per semester. Thisload can be reduced by assuming administrative duties such as coordinating thedepartment's educational accreditation activities or other research work.
Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an earneddoctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the startdate of the appointment. In terms of desired qualifications, candidates shouldhave demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate design sequence, withtopics encompassing engineering graphics, design principles and prototyping,computer aided design and finite element analysis, manufacturing and machineshop techniques, and capstone design. Candidates should have astrong commitment to teaching excellence and external funding forresearch/educational programs. Candidates should have an established record ofcollaboration and recruitment with high schools and community colleges. Lastly,candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understandingof the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of theuniversity's mission to serve local and global communities.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed toexcellence in both undergraduate and graduate education offering BS (ABETaccredited), MS and PhD degree programs. A team of 19 full-time faculty, and severalresearch and part-time faculty, support the activities of close to 705undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students. We support both astrong core of mechanical engineering and interdisciplinary education thatinclude the Space Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, andNanoScience and MicroSystems Engineering programs. For further informationabout the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico,see me.unm.edu.
The University of New Mexico is the premier researchuniversity in the state of New Mexico. UNM is a Carnegie R1 Very High ResearchActivity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution,with approximately 28,000 students on the main and branch campuses with nearly 2,800students in the School of Engineering. In addition to the traditional areas ofthermodynamics, heat transfer, materials science, engineering design, dynamicsystems/controls, fluid mechanics, and computational mechanics, the MechanicalEngineering faculty and students are engaged in several thrust areas such asNanotechnology, Energy, Space Systems Engineering, and Bioengineering.
Albuquerque is an ethnically diverse city and has beenlisted among the smartest U.S. cities and best places to relocate in America.The city has a rich culture and a location offering unparalleled opportunitiesfor outdoor adventure. The University is located within one hour of Santa Fe,and within minutes of the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges, which offer greatopportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing and skiing.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing facultyposition are required to provide an official certification of successfulcompletion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment withUNM.
For bestconsideration, complete applications must be received by December 25, 2025.Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely relatedfield

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduatedesign sequence, with topics encompassing engineering graphics, designprinciples and prototyping, computer aided design and finite element analysis,manufacturing and machine shop techniques, and capstone design
• A strong commitment toteaching excellence and external funding for research/educational programs
• Established record of collaboration andrecruitment with high schools and community colleges
• 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.

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 consists of 1) a letter of interest/personal statement; 2) a comprehensive CV; 3) a statement of teaching and research; and 4) the names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of at least four professional references. The references will only be contacted for applicants who advance to become semi-finalists.
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 12/25/2025. This position will remain open until filled.
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.
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