Lecturer II or III - Speech Hearing Sciences

Position Summary

The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month appointment at the Open Rank Lecturer II or III level to begin August 10, 2026. The department seeks to hire a generalist in Speech‑Language Pathology. Specifically, the department seeks a Lecturer II or III with (a) knowledge and experience to teach undergraduate courses in the Speech and Hearing Sciences major, (b) knowledge and experience to teach graduate courses for the Master’s in Speech‑Language Pathology program, (c) provide clinical supervision of graduate students in our clinic, and (d) clinical experience across a breadth of areas of speech‑language pathology.

The successful candidate will be a certified speech‑language pathologist who is eligible for a license in speech‑language pathology in the state of New Mexico. The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses as needed and provide clinical supervision in our university training clinic. Per UNM policy, all Lecturers are reviewed annually. Workload is determined by the department Chair and University policies.

The candidate is expected to contribute to our department’s mission and strategic plan.

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 tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• A Master’s (for Lecturer II) or Clinical Doctorate (for Lecturer III) in speech‑language pathology.
• The required degree was completed at least 3 years prior to the start date of appointment which is August 10, 2026.
• Two years of clinical experience past the clinical fellowship.
• ASHA’s Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Eligible for a New Mexico license to provide speech‑language pathology services.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in any area in speech and hearing sciences.
• Demonstrate varied experience in clinic service delivery across the life span and across a variety of disorders.
• Demonstrated experience and excellence with clinical supervision of graduate students and/or clinical fellows.
• Experience working with and providing services to multilingual populations.
• A 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 third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. The complete application consists of the following:

• A cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g. teaching and clinical supervision experience, commitment to student success, experience with multilingualism, etc.).
• A current curriculum vitae (please include email address and telephone number).
• A one‑to‑two‑page teaching statement that details your classroom teaching and clinical supervision experience, including your pedagogical approach to both. The teaching statement should also address your experience and commitment to working with students from a range of backgrounds and abilities.

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 1/15/2026. The 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.