Director and Assistant Professor of Education

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.

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.
• 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 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.

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.