Job description
strong>Posting Number
req32752
Employment Type: Faculty
Faculty Type
Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department
Department of Special Education (971A)
Academic Location
College of Education
Campus: Main – Albuquerque, NM
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 SummaryUniversity
of New Mexico’s College of Education and Human Sciences
Assistant Professor Position
in Special Education Teacher Preparation
Starting in August 2025
The University of New
Mexico, College of Education and Human Sciences, Department of Special
Education, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position
Preparation in the undergraduate Dual License program in the area of Special Education
Teacher Preparation, with experience and expertise in preK-12 special education
classroom teaching. This new UNM main campus faculty member will work out of
the UNM-Gallup branch campus to extend the teaching, research, and service
mission of the Special Education Department to the area of Gallup, New Mexico
and surrounding communities.
Responsibilities
The successful
candidate will be expected to supervise students in field placements, advise students, and teach courses specific to the preparation
of special educators to serve the
diverse needs of students with disabilities in inclusive settings. The faculty
member will collaborate with colleagues in the Special Education Department and the Dual License Program
Coordinator to recruit and evaluate of potential cooperating teachers, place
teacher candidates in
field sites,
update program participants’ progress, and collaborate with our program
partners. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
diversity through their teaching,
advisement, and service. Successful candidates must be committed to working
with broadly diverse student and community populations.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
1. Terminal degree in Special Education or a closely related field by August 15, 2025
2. Minimum three years’ experience teaching students with a wide range of special education needs
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Robust and current formal academic preparation in the education of pre- and in-service educators to work with preK-12 students from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
2. Thorough formal preparation and current involvement in research activities, such that the successful candidate will be able to establish an agenda of active research relevant to the preparation of pre- and in-service educators to work with preK-12 students from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
3. Extensive preK-12 teaching experience working with students with a wide range of special education needs from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
4. Excellence or potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate licensure courses.
5. Potential for excellence in supervision of teacher candidates, including those from historically marginalized communities.
6. Evidence of successful collaborations, especially with historically marginalized communities.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
How to apply
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 will include: 1) (a) a detailed statement of qualifications explicitly addressing each of the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications and (b) information about how they will further the university’s commitment to a broadly diverse educational environment that fosters multicultural skills; 2) A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae; 3) Transcripts of all graduate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted); 4) The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three to five professional references. 5) One professional publication or presentation. 6) Samples of teaching materials and/or evidence of teaching excellence. Applications will be accepted through UNMJobs (http://www.unm.edu/jobs). Please refer to posting # 32752. For best consideration, complete applications must be received within 15 days after the position is posted on UNMJobs, as per the date specified. Consideration and review will not take place until all required documents are received. Qualified applicants from all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by the best consideration date; however, this position will remain open until filled. Any offer of employment for this position is contingent on successful completion of a background check.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 4/4/2025. This position will remain open until filled.
The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator
