Assistant Professor of Computer Science or Computer Science/Mathematics at UNM-Valencia

University of New Mexico
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United States, New Mexico, Los Lunas
280 La Entrada Rd (Show on map)
Jan 02, 2025
Posting Numberreq31991 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track Hiring DepartmentValencia Branch Academic LocationValencia Branch CampusValencia Benefits EligibleThe 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 Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science Division of UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Computer Science or Computer Science/Mathematics at UNM-Valencia. This posting is for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. The position begins on August 11, 2025. 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, the Valencia Campus offers vocational and technical courses and academic transfer courses to the citizens of Valencia and northern Socorro counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of approximately 2,300 each semester. Salary: The base salary range for a nine-month faculty position is $57,000. Summer teaching is possible and optional with additional compensation. Office space, computer hardware, software, and an excellent benefits package will be provided. Summary of duties and responsibilities: Provide 12 credit hours of classroom instruction in computer science and/or mathematics content courses during the fall and spring semesters. Responsibilities also include maintaining attendance, scholastic, and student records and posting and maintaining office hours, some of which may occur in the Learning Commons. Additionally, there is expected participation in college committees, curriculum development initiatives, outcomes assessment, professional development (directly related to the teaching field), classroom technology training, departmental projects, and other areas of service and scholarship as appropriate. Responsibilities may include participation in Undergraduate Research initiatives related to current grant awards (as applicable). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Science. One or more years of teaching college-level Computer Science or Mathematics classes at a post-secondary institution. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Science. Two or more years of teaching a wide range of Computer Science and Mathematics courses at a two-year, post-secondary institution. Commitment to and potential for service and professional development. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Experience working with computer-based instruction, calculators, and other technology in the classroom. Experience teaching online or hybrid/blended courses. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse 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 and up-to-date curriculum vitae, including degrees earned, lists of courses taught, teaching awards earned, and a list of 3 to 5 references to contact; Unofficial transcripts; A cover letter indicating the posting number and information explaining how the candidate meets minimum and preferred requirements; A statement that describes the candidate's teaching philosophy; Documentation of teaching excellence to include two student, peer, and/or supervisor evaluations. If selected for an on-campus interview, the applicant must be prepared to present official transcripts and a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced). For information, phone (505) 925-8531 or e-mail rolisa@unm.edu. We will offer reimbursement for travel expenses to all candidates who are invited to the UNM Valencia campus, who accept the offer of an interview, and who must incur long-distance travel expenses. The travel reimbursement will follow UNM policy and be no more than $750. 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 ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 2/24/2025. 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.