Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Valencia Campus

Assistant Professor of Chemistry – Valencia Campus

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is hiring an Assistant Professor of Chemistry for a full‑time, 9‑month, tenure‑track position at the Valencia Campus. The position begins August 17, 2026.

The role involves teaching, service, and scholarship at a two‑year branch community college associated with UNM. The faculty and staff serve approximately 2,300 students each semester.

Salary:
Base salary for a nine‑month faculty position is $57,000, with optional additional compensation for summer teaching. An excellent benefits package is provided.

• Provide 12 credit hours of classroom instruction each fall and spring semester.
• Maintain attendance, scholastic, and student records; post and maintain office hours as per UNM Valencia Campus policy.
• Participate in college committees, curriculum development initiatives, outcomes assessment, professional development, classroom technology training, departmental projects, and other areas of service and scholarship as appropriate.
• Participate in undergraduate research initiatives related to current grant awards (as applicable).

If selected for an interview, applicants must prepare the following:

• official transcripts
• two letters of recommendation
• a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced)

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field.
• At least two years of experience teaching at a post‑secondary institution.

• Ph.D. or ABD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of commitment to and potential for service and professional development.
• More than one year of experience teaching at a 2‑year community college.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid/blended courses.
• Experience teaching in a second STEM field such as physics, geology, or biology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of current teaching methodologies in active learning and course‑based undergraduate research experiences.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating 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.

A complete application includes:

• a complete and up‑to‑date curriculum vitae, including degrees earned, lists of courses taught, teaching awards earned, scholarly work related to teaching, and a list of 3‑5 references with contact information;
• unofficial transcripts;
• a cover letter indicating the posting number and explaining how the candidate meets the minimum or preferred requirements;
• a statement that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy and methodology; and
• documentation of teaching excellence, including two student, peer, and/or supervisor evaluations.

For more information, contact Lisa Orona at rolisa.

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 February 16, 2026. This 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.