Lecture III- Chinese Literature and Culture and East Asian Religions (req37969)

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Posting Number
req37969

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type
Lecturer

Hiring Department
Languages Cultures & Literatures (856A)

Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences

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 SummaryDepartment of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures

The Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, 9-month appointment at the rank of Lecturer III to begin August 2, 2027. The department seeks to hire a specialist in Chinese Literature and Culture and East Asian Religions. Specifically, this joint hire with the Religious Studies Program, and the department seeks a Lecturer III with the potential to teach courses in Chinese literature and culture in translation in the LCL department, and courses on East Asian religions in Religious Studies as well as large lecture courses on topics of broad interest in the field.

In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate programs and perform service activities in East Asian Studies and Religious Studies. All Lecturers are reviewed annually. Workload is determined by the department Chair and University policies.

Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. A complete application consists of a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g. teaching ability, ability to mentor students, etc.), and a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number). 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.

All required application materials must be received be the best consideration date on the posting . 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 (Emma Trentman, [email protected]) and department chair (Lorenzo Garcia, [email protected]). 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 http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. 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.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

1. PhD in Literature, Cultural Studies, Religious Studies, Philosophy or a related field by date of appointment (August 2, 2027)

2. The potential to teach courses in Chinese literature and culture, as well as courses on East Asian religions and courses on topics of broad interest in religious studies

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Native or near-native command of both Chinese and English.

2. Demonstrated potential to teach courses in Chinese literary, cultural, or media studies at the undergraduate level.

3. Demonstrated potential to teach large enrollment courses in East Asian Religion or World Religions.

4. Demonstrated potential to mentor students at the undergraduate level.

5. Demonstrated potential to contribute to program development for East Asian Studies and Religious Studies.

6. A 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.

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 consists of a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g. teaching ability, ability to mentor students, etc.), and a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number).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 10/15/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.<

Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico now occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque , a city of more than 700,000 people. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas.