Lecturer III-EPS-Geoscience

Position Summary

The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full‑time 9‑month Lecturer III beginning August 10, 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses at all levels, develop and lead laboratory and/or field components of the curriculum, and contribute to teaching and assessing core curriculum requirements in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Teaching courses including lectures, labs, and/or field courses, develop and evaluate course materials and learning assessments, provide student mentorship, contribute to departmental service (including departmental committees and university program assessments), assist in maintaining, improving and assessing undergraduate learning outcomes, labs, and field instruction are also expectations of the position.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences currently has a full‑time tenured/tenure‑track faculty of 11 and offers undergraduate degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences. We have ~120 undergraduate majors across the programs and serve up to 500 students/year across our introductory courses. Many students participate in undergraduate research and many existing courses take advantage of world‑class analytical facilities, geophysical and remote sensing instrumentation, computational infrastructure and field sites that span New Mexico's diverse landscapes.

We welcome candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to student success.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. by appointment date with specialization in Geoscience, Geoscience Education, or a related discipline
• Experience teaching at the university level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective teaching Earth and environmental sciences at the university level
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate innovative teaching methods, including lab/field work, use of computational tools (programming, GIS, remote sensing, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific practices, results, and interpretations
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring undergraduate/graduate students in a teaching environment.
• Demonstrated record of contributions to curriculum development or pedagogical scholarship.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and 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 maximum two‑page cover letter describing how your interest in the position and how your experience meets the minimum and preferred qualifications, including contribution to department undergraduate programs.
• Curriculum Vitae (include email address and telephone number).
• A maximum four‑page teaching statement that addresses your:
  • Teaching and mentoring philosophy and background of experiences
  • Experiences in curricular development (e.g., labs, field trips, classes, etc.)
  • Background and philosophy of science communication at the university level
  • Innovative teaching practices (existing and/or planned)
  • Familiarity and/or interest in place‑based teaching
  • Contribution to or expansion of EPS department teaching strengths
• Three names and contact information for professional references.

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 12/22/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

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