Lecturer - Navajo Language Instruction

Open Rank Lecturer - Navajo Language Instruction

Posting Number: req
34983

Employment Type:

Faculty

Faculty Type:
Open Rank

Hiring Department:
Linguistics Department (597A)

Academic

Location:

College of Arts & Sciences

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligibility:
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.

Join a team of motivated, determined, like‑minded individuals who are working to promote, teach, and study the Navajo language  Navajo Language Program, part of the Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico, invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month appointment Open Rank Lecturer (I, II, or III) to begin August 10, 2026. The Lecturer should have experience teaching the Navajo language and the ability to incorporate cultural knowledge to enhance classroom instruction.

To meet state standards and to fully prepare undergraduate students minoring in Navajo, proficiency in reading and writing Navajo is essential for classroom instruction. We are looking for a team player who enjoys collaborating on projects as well as working independently. The successful candidate is expected to learn how to use UNM’s online platform for web‑enhanced instruction, to assist with program recruitment, promotion, and advisement, and to complete assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.

Depending on the candidate’s areas of specialty and program need, teaching graduate level Navajo classes is a possibility. The candidate should be interested in improving Navajo language curriculum, be prepared to document classroom instruction, and contribute to the development of advanced Navajo courses. As part of UNM’s policies, all lecturers are reviewed annually, and the workload is determined by the Department Chair and university policies.

The applicant will be joining a unique program as Navajo language has been taught at UNM for 55 years.

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 a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g. teaching ability, Navajo fluency, commitment to success of students, etc.), a current curriculum vita (please include names of three references and their email addresses and telephone numbers), and a one‑page teaching statement. 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.

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 1/16/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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