Lecturer I or II in Welding

This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

About the Role

The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a Lecturer I or II in Welding Technology. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serve approximately 2,200 students. Located in Gallup, NM, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, and Hopi Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and offers outdoor recreational activities, museums, and cultural vibrancy while maintaining a small-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a diverse student population with over 100 full-time and part-time faculty members. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offering associate degrees, selected bachelor’s degrees, career technical education certificate programs, adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training, and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup also serves multiple high school populations, including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School, and the Center for Career and Technical Education.

Lecturers at UNM-Gallup have career advancement opportunities outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement. The successful candidate will teach a 27-credit-hour course load per year in Welding Technology, maintain an active service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthly division meetings, and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement. The selected candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive practices and proactive bias management.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 27-credit-hour course load per year in Welding Technology.
• Maintain an active service record as defined by the UA-UNM collective bargaining agreement.
• Participate in monthly division meetings.
• Execute duties as outlined in the annual faculty-chair agreement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Earned industry-recognized welding-related certifications.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Welding Technology at a community college or similar institution.
• Demonstrated welding/metal fabrication experience.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate-level degree in Welding Technology or a closely related field.
• OSHA Certification.
• NCCER Core Electrical Level 1 Certification.
• Forklift Certification.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Benefits

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs.

For more information, visit the Benefits home page.