Assistant Professor of Psychology - Valencia Campus

Assistant Professor of Psychology – Valencia Campus

The University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus is accepting applications for Assistant Professor of Psychology. This is a full‑time, 9‑month, tenure‑track position with start date August 10, 2026. For best consideration, all application documents must be received by February 16, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico‑Valencia is a two‑year branch campus serving a student body of approximately 2,500 each semester. The faculty emphasize teaching excellence and offer vocational, technical, and academic transfer courses.

Salary:
Base salary $57,000. Summer teaching is optional with additional compensation. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition remission, etc.).

• Provide 24 credit hours of classroom instruction across the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
• Maintain attendance, scholastic, and student records and uphold office hours as per UNM Valencia Campus policy.
• Participate in college committees, curriculum development initiatives, outcomes assessment, and departmental projects.
• Engage in professional development related to teaching and classroom technology training.
• Produce service and scholarship activities as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• At least one year of experience teaching Psychology courses at the post‑secondary level, including Introduction to Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching a wide range of psychology courses.
• At least one year of experience teaching at a twoyear or community college, including Introduction to Psychology.
• Evidence of commitment to service and professional development.
• Experience teaching in online, hybrid, or blended modalities.
• Knowledge and implementation of current teaching methodologies in active learning.
• Commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and supporting the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If viewing this posting elsewhere, please visit UNMJobs to apply.

• A complete and up‑to‑date curriculum vitae/resume.
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate degrees.
• A cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• A statement describing your teaching philosophy and methodology.
• Documentation of teaching excellence, such as two course evaluations, peer or supervisor evaluations.
• Three to five references with contact information.

Contact Lisa Orona at rolisa for more information.

Applicants appointed to a UNM faculty position must provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to initial employment.

For best consideration, please apply by February 16, 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.