Visiting Lecturer-Open Rank - SPA

Visiting Lecturer-Open Rank - SPA The School of Public Administration at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Open Rank Visiting Lecturer in Health Administration beginning August 2026. This is a one-year temporary appointment. Applicants must hold a master’s degree or doctoral degree (PhD, DHA, or related doctorate) in Health Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field by date of appointment. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. For best consideration, all materials must be received by June 1, 2026. The faculty member will be expected to teach graduate-level courses in Health Administration, including core and elective offerings within the Master of Health Administration curriculum. Potential teaching areas include health information technology, data analytics, healthcare quality, healthcare ethics, leadership and management, and related areas within health administration and health services. This is a teaching-focused appointment that includes student advising and participation in service and programmatic activities. Teaching assignments may involve multiple course preparations and varied instructional modalities. UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, and is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM’s student population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – and their connection to this land remains significant. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at and Minimum and Preferred Criteria Minimum Master’s degree or doctoral degree (PhD, DHA, or related doctorate) in Health Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field by date of appointment (or application). Evidence of primary specialization in health administration, healthcare leadership, or health services, as demonstrated through academic training and/or substantial professional and applied experience. Preferred Demonstrated strength in teaching at the graduate level. Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of courses in health administration, with particular strength or experience in areas such as healthcare quality, leadership, healthcare ethics, health information technology, data analytics, and related core areas of the MHA curriculum. Demonstrated ability to contribute to core areas of the MHA curriculum and programmatic needs. Demonstrated experience teaching in online and/or hybrid modalities, including the use of instructional technologies to support student learning. Ability to mentor diverse students at the graduate level. Demonstrated professional and/or applied experience in health administration, healthcare leadership, or health services delivery. Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student learning in a practice-oriented or applied context. 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. Application Instructions 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. To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at and apply for posting requisition #36628. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three 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, all required application materials must be received by May 31, 2026. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee Chair (Dr. Agustín León-Moreta, View email address on click.appcast.io) and School Director (Dr. Kate Cartwright, View email address on click.appcast.io). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, (Ms. Tina Aranda) below. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr