Open Rank Lecturer in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, Open Rank Lecturer (non-tenure track), with a start date of August 2, 2027. Applicants must have a master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field and at least 3 years of college-level teaching experience by the appointment start date.

The Lecturer will teach per the department’s workload policy in place at the time including a reduced load should the opportunity arise to coordinate courses. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Who We Are: The University of New Mexico (UNM) lies between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River.

With over 11,000 employees, UNM is one of the largest employers in the State. It is both a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM is New Mexico’s flagship university and premier research institution. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is home to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and four postdoctoral and research faculty.

Our commitment is to advance the mathematical sciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our students for careers in industry, government, and education. Albuquerque has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community. It is home to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Sandia National Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory.

The city is 100 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the state boasts numerous national parks and monuments. Albuquerque has a low cost of living, beautiful sunsets, varied hiking, and excellent restaurants. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot-air balloon festival in the world.

UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – maintain deep connections to this land. Learn more about our campus, our city, and why UNM is a great place to work and live: https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/ https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ What We Offer: UNM offers paid parental leave, dual career placement assistance, and relocation assistance.

Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, employee wellness programs, and tuition remission for faculty and their partners. To apply, visit the UNMJobs website: https://hr.unm.edu/unmjobs, and reference Requisition #38035. For more about the department, visit http://www.math.unm.edu.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Dr. Sarah Percival, Search Committee Chair: spercival@unm.edu Dr. Monika Nitsche, Department Chair: nitsche@unm.edu Amy Hathaway, Department Administrator: ahathawa@unm.edu (for technical or submission issues) A complete application consists of: Cover letter Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references) Teaching Statement (1-2 pages) The cover letter and CV should establish the minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials will address all preferred qualifications.

The applicant must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.