Lecturer III-Latin American Studies

University of New Mexico
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United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 21, 2024
Posting Numberreq31475 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeLecturer Hiring DepartmentLatin American Iberian Institute (617A) Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe 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 SummaryThe Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, faculty position as Lecturer III in Latin American Studies to begin August 1, 2025. The position is renewable and offers opportunities for advancement to Senior and Principal Lecturer ranks (Faculty Handbook B3.3). The appointment is based on a 9-month academic calendar. The program seeks an interdisciplinary scholar, who can teach compelling, accessible undergraduate courses on Latin America. UNM has a depth of faculty expertise in Latin America, a border location, and status as a Hispanic Serving Institution: the ideal candidate will provide leadership to develop a more robust and transformative undergraduate LAS program, which reaches students across campus. The successful candidate will develop and teach lower-level LAS courses, including Introduction to Latin American Studies as a Gen Ed course (https://gened.unm.edu/); "big ideas" courses on topics with wide appeal (such as environment and sustainability or Indigenous community rights); a practicum in Latin American Studies focused on experiential learning and/or supervision of independent experiential learning; a capstone or honors project course; and the core interdisciplinary course LTAM 360 Latin American Culture & Society, in a shared rotation. They will advise undergraduate majors and minors. The Lecturer will work closely with the director of the Latin American Studies program to develop initiatives in one or more of the following areas: promote LAS across campus; expand degree options and/or certificate programs; develop experiential and engaged learning opportunities, such as internships or study abroad; career planning and professionalization resources; and collaborate with Central New Mexico Community College's Latin American Studies program. All Lecturers are reviewed annually. Workload is determined by the Latin American Studies Program. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities, are central to the core mission of the LAII and the LAS program. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Latin American Studies or related discipline, with a specialization in Latin America by August 1, 2025 Experience as instructor of record at an academic institution of higher education Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated strength and experience in teaching at the undergraduate level Research and/or teaching related to Latin America, with preferred fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or an Indigenous Latin American language Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses at the undergraduate level Experience advising undergraduate students in academic and career paths Experience teaching, leading or developing programs in experiential learning Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor diverse students at the undergraduate level Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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. A complete application consists of the following documents: 1.Cover letter that addresses stated responsibilities, experience, and preferred qualifications (please address each of them when applicable) 2.Teaching portfolio including a teaching statement (https://ctl.unm.edu/assets/docs/resources/constructing-teaching-statement.pdf), samples of teaching materials, materials to conduct professional development activities, student evaluations for the past two years (if available); and a reflection on student evaluations and or changes implemented in response to student performance 3.Curriculum vitae 4.Statement addressing commitment to and experience working with a diverse student body 5.Names and addresses of three referees. Semi-finalists will be asked to provide a letter of reference from one of the referees addressing the applicant's teaching as outlined in the Preferred Qualifications; the two additional referees will be contacted by phone. 6.Candidates without a PhD in hand must submit with their application a letter from their PhD advisor confirming their completion date. 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 ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 12/6/2024. 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.