Director and Assistant Professor of Education

Benefits

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Director and Assistant Professor of Education – Posting Number req
35583 –

Employment Type

Faculty – Tenure/Tenure-Track – Hiring Department Gallup Branch Academic Location Gallup Campus. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position begins in August 2026 at the University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. UNM-Gallup is one of four branch community colleges of UNM serving about 2,200 students and offering Associate and selected Bachelor’s degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, and adult basic education.

The workload expectations for this position are a balance of teaching, administrative duties, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of our education programs. They are expected to teach six (6) credit hours each fall and spring semester, maintain an active scholarship/service record as defined by the UA-UNM CBA, participate in monthly Division meetings, supervise and coordinate children’s summer programming initiatives, and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon with the Liberal Arts & Education division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement.

• EdD or PhD in Education or a related field, ABD considered so long as terminal degree is awarded by start date.
• K-12 classroom teaching experience of at least five years.

• Experience in the K-12 setting, either as a classroom teacher or administrator, for a combined ten years or more.
• Supervisory experience of at least three years.
• College-level teaching experience at a branch community college or similar institution.
• 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 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:

• an updated curriculum vitae;
• letter of interest;
• graduate transcript(s) sufficient to assess qualifications;
• teaching philosophy;
• three (3) professional references that includes names and contact information.

Each of these items must be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting your application materials, ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing. Finalists selected for an on‑campus interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration (approximately 20‑30 minutes) to the division faculty on a relevant subject of their choosing.

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, please apply by 2/17/2026. 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.