Assistant Professor SPA

Assistant Professor SPA

Posting Number: req
34782

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department: School of Public Administration (390A)

Academic

Location:

College of Arts & Sciences

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

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.

The School of Public Administration at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent terminal degree) in public administration, public affairs, or related field by August 1, 2026. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by 01/02/2026.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of scholarly excellence and potential for successful research and teaching. The new faculty member will primarily teach courses for students in the Master of Public Administration program, including core and required graduate courses and supervise master’s students. Course topics include human resources, personnel management, representative bureaucracy, and equal opportunity in public or nonprofit sectors. The successful candidate will also be able to teach and conduct research across these areas of interest.

Preferred qualifications will be given to applicants who can demonstrate the ability to conduct research and teach in these areas. Other teaching and research areas may include public or nonprofit service delivery and implementation, community development, and tribal governance. There may also be opportunities to teach in other undergraduate and graduate programs.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at UNMJobs and apply for posting requisition # 34782. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all the required elements that must accompany the application.

A complete application consists of a recent transcript, CV, cover letter including research and teaching statements, writing sample, and name and contact information for three references. The completed application package should provide evidence of the candidate’s qualifications in the areas of teaching, research, and service, with special attention paid to the above preferred qualifications. 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, all required application materials must be received by 01/02/2026. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search Coordinator, Tina Aranda (traranda).

For best consideration, please apply by 1/1/2026. 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.