Lecturer II or III in Nursing
Posting Number: req38223 | Employment Type: Faculty | Faculty Type: Lecturer | Hiring Department: Gallup Branch | Location: Gallup Branch Campus, Gallup, NM | Benefits Eligible
About the role
This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico-Gallup is one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serves approximately 2,200 students. 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 abundant outdoor recreation, museums, and cultural vibrancy with a small-town feel. UNM-Gallup serves a highly diverse student population with 100+ full-time and part-time faculty members. The institution is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 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. The college is expanding programs, engaging with the community, establishing endowments and grant opportunities, and hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Lecturers at UNM-Gallup have career advancement opportunities outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 15 cr/12 cr course load in Nursing and associated allied-health topics (e.g., nutrition, pathophysiology)
- Maintain an active scholarship and/or service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), including active participation in program accreditation activities
- Support student learning and success
- Attend monthly Division and Faculty meetings
- Execute other relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Holds an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in New Mexico or an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in a compact state in the USA
- At least two years of clinical nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP), Doctorate degree in Education (EdD), or a terminal degree in a closely related health sciences field (e.g., Public Health, Health Sciences)
- Holds a major concentration in Nursing Education or a Certification in Nursing Education or equivalent (e.g., National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE-cl), or ANCC’s Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC))
- Additional experience in specialties such as medical/surgical, ICU, ER, pediatric, obstetric, and/or psychiatric nursing, preferably within the last two years
- Demonstrated teaching experience at a branch/community college or similar institution
- Demonstrated commitment to first-generation college students
- 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
Benefits
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.