Director and Assistant Professor of Education

Director and Assistant Professor of Education


Posting Number
req35583


Employment Type
Faculty


Faculty Type
Tenure/Tenure-Track


Hiring Department
Gallup Branch


Academic Location
Gallup Branch


Campus
Gallup


Benefits Eligible
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. See the Benefits home page for more information.


Position Summary

This position is for the University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM

The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position as Director and Assistant Professor of Education to begin in August 2026. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, and Hopi Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while maintaining a small-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ full time and part-time faculty members. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees, selected Bachelor's degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, and adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School, and the Center for Career and Technical Education.

It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our programs, engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments, and grant opportunities while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Faculty at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.

The workload expectations for this position are made up of a balance of teaching, administrative duties, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of our education programs at UNM-Gallup. They are also expected to teach the equivalent of six (6) credit hours each fall and spring semester, maintain an active scholarship/service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthly Division meetings, supervise and coordinate children's summer programming initiatives, and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the Liberal Arts & Education division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• EdD or PhD in Education or a related field, ABD will be considered, so long as the terminal degree is awarded by start date.
• K-12 classroom teaching experience of at least five years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the K-12 setting, either as a classroom teacher or an administrator, for a combined ten years or more.
• Supervisory experience of at least three years.
• College-level teaching experience, at a branch community college or similar institution.
• Demonstratedcommitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of NewMexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and globalcommunities.

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.
A complete application consists of: 1. an updated curriculum vitae; 2. letter of interest; 3. graduate transcript(s) sufficient to assess qualifications; 4. teaching philosophy; and 5. three (3) professional references that includes the names and contact information. Each of these items must be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing.Special Instructions: Finalists selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration (approximately 20 -30 minutes) to the division faculty on a relevant subject of their choosing.
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
For best consideration, please apply by 2/17/2026. 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.