Lecturer II​/III in Secondary Education

Open Rank Lecturer II/III in Secondary Education

Posting Number req
35137

Employment Type

Faculty Faculty Type Open Rank Hiring Department Dept Teacher Ed, Ed Lead & Policy (795A) Academic Location College of Education 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.

The Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, and Policy (TEELP) invites applications for a Lecturer II/III position to become part of the Secondary Education program and work with undergraduate and graduate students in TEELP. The candidate’s research and teaching experience will reflect preparation in secondary education Math and/or Science with a specialization in urban and/or rural and Indigenous settings as well as with Martinez/Yazzie student populations:
Hispanic, Indigenous, Economically Disadvantaged, Multilingual, Special Needs.

The successful candidate will have a completed master’s degree (Lecturer II) and/or completed Ph.D. or Ed.D. (Lecturer III) in math and/or science education, curriculum and instruction, and/or closely related fields by the starting date of the appointment. The successful candidate will have experience teaching math and/or science within secondary education (6-12) and working with the various student populations that represent New Mexico:
Hispanic, Indigenous, Economically Disadvantaged, Multilingual, Special Needs. Experience with program development, particularly related to STEM secondary education, is also preferred.

• Earned M.A./M.S./M.Ed. and/or doctorate from an accredited university in MATH AND/OR SCIENCE Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field. All requirements for the doctorate must have been completed by the time of the start date of the appointment.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Secondary MATH AND/OR SCIENCE educator (6-12).
• Experience with a variety of course delivery methods.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching MATH AND/OR SCIENCE in public secondary (grades 6-12) schools in urban, rural, or high need districts.
• 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.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching courses in Secondary MATH AND/OR SCIENCE education, MATH AND/OR SCIENCE methods, or related.
• Ability to propose and develop innovative courses and programs that support professional learning for teachers around MATH AND/OR SCIENCE that would also be embraced as relevant and timely for the Peoples of New Mexico.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of MATH AND/OR SCIENCE education in urban and/or rural and Indigenous settings as well as with Yazzie/Martinez student populations for 5 plus years:
  Hispanic, Indigenous, Economically Disadvantaged, Multilingual, Special Needs.

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To apply, candidates should submit a complete application for review, including all of the following items.

1. A signed letter of application (cover letter), including a statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications criteria described below. Because the University is committed to serving the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, applicants should include information about how they will further this objective in their cover letter. Please limit the application letter to two pages.

2. A statement of teaching where you discuss your teaching philosophy and how you prepare pre/in-service teachers who can successfully serve Martinez/Yazzie student populations:
Hispanic, Indigenous, Economically Disadvantaged,…