Open Rank - Lecturer II or III - Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, 9-month appointment at the rank of Open Rank Lecturer II or III to begin August 02, 2027. The department seeks to hire a Lecturer with knowledge and experience teaching any of the department’s undergraduate courses in the areas of general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry. Graduate teaching is a possibility, depending on the Lecturer’s areas of specialty and department need.

In addition, the successful candidate will be teaching in accordance with the Departmental Workload Policy per Spring and Fall Semester, which may include coordinating student assistants, and participation in department service. All Lecturers are reviewed annually. Workload is determined by University policies and Unit 1 Departmental Workload Policies and may include courses for both majors and non-majors.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at and apply for posting requisition #req37949. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which details the required elements that must accompany the application.

A complete application consists of

• Cover Letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria
• Current Curriculum Vitae (please include email address and telephone number)
• Teaching and Mentoring Statement limited to two pages, to include teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience
• List of three professional references including email and phone number Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification/transcript 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 11/11/2026. 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 Diana Habel-Rodriguez and department chair Terefe Habteyes . The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at and . For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.