Asst. Professor - Mathematics jobs in New Mexico

UNM-Taos is excited to announce an external competitive search for two 1.0 FTE F9 tenure-track Assistant Professors in Mathematics. The successful candidates will be expected to assume a full workload (9-12 credit hours per semester plus 3-6 additional credit hour equivalence of course reassignment for a combination of service and professional development and other duties as assigned) in Mathematics or other credentialed discipline. The primary duties of this position will be to teach lower division mathematics courses and will be required to keep regular Math MaLL (tutoring center) and office hours each week, and other academic duties including:

•     Committee and task force assignments

•     Professional development activities

•     Curricular and program development and coordination

•     Mentoring of students and junior faculty

•     Administrative duties as necessary

The faculty members must be willing to try a variety of instructional approaches and commit to being part of a Professional Learning Community. The successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to equitable student success in their teaching and the ability to partner with other faculty and staff to increase college-wide student success.  Key to these positions is the skill set to provide greater opportunity to pursue grant funding, grant management, and provision of professional development at a higher and broader level within the department and across campus.

Drawing on nationally recognized and research-based practices, such as Guided Pathways, UNM-Taos is committed to academic excellence, which starts with professionals who advise, instruct, and support students in achieving their educational and career goals. In this way, our campus promotes an environment of learning, encourages a growth mindset, and prioritizes continuous improvement for students, faculty and staff.  We have  a commitment to mentorship and professional development opportunities for all faculty and staff and UNM-Taos professionals draw on high impact practices that increase inclusion and equity such as culturally relevant pedagogy, teaching to learn, and creating a sense of community and belonging, college-wide.

UNM-Taos offers an Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Science as well as a number of developmental and gateway/general education core mathematics courses.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield in which they are applying to teach. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by 3/31/24.

Located approximately 130 miles north of Albuquerque, the historic town of Taos is nestled between the Rio Grande, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and the ancestral lands of the Taos Pueblo.  Taos county has a vibrant cultural environment of Art, Music, Drama and Literature. The calendar section of the local paper’s ‘Tempo’ arts section (https://www.taosnews.com/tempo/ ) usually has multiple arts activities every night of the week. The county has extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities including hiking/biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, snowshoeing and skiing, with 4 ski resorts within 1 hour’s drive of Taos, including the world-famous Taos Ski Valley.

The University of New Mexico-Taos is one of the four branch campuses of the state’s flagship institution, UNM. We are a comprehensive community college serving the region from “cradle to career” with an award-winning early childhood education and care center; pre-college programs including high school equivalency, dual enrollment and early college; vocational and technical courses and short-term certificates; associate degrees in ten programs; transfer and articulation to four-year institutions in New Mexico and surrounding states, career readiness, adult basic education, and lifelong learning opportunities.

UNM-Taos is the only college within a 50-mile radius and serves almost 1,300 students from our service area, which includes the counties of Taos, Rio Arriba, and Colfax, and the Pueblo Nations of Taos and Picuris. The UNM-Taos student body is representative of its communities, with 54% Hispanic and 5.5% Native American enrollment in fall 2023, making it one of the most diverse student bodies in the state. Our student population has many non-traditional and first-generation students as well as traditional students. UNM-Taos is the recipient of several federal grants, including three TRIO programs (Student Support Services and Veterans Upward Bound), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grants including Title V and Title III: Part F STEM, USDA NIFA, and LIFT, and most recently, a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant in developmental math pedagogy.  Our latest project is the construction of a Space STEM Learning facility focused on K-12 and community education, with a learning space, outdoor amphitheater and outreach astronomical observatory housing the largest publicly accessible telescope in the region (scheduled opening Summer 2025).

We are tightly connected to the unique rural, multicultural, and historically rich communities we serve and as such, UNM-Taos epitomizes the term “community college”

About 80% of UNM-Taos alumni remain in the area and provide valuable contributions to the region's intellectual life, economy, cultural community, and primary industries including healthcare, tourism, and construction. 

The last decade at UNM-Taos has seen transformative and remarkable growth. From state-of-the-art facilities to future classroom renovations, a nationally-accredited nursing program, award-winning Early Childhood Education and Care program and learning lab, and the rising reputations of the Natural  Resources  Management, and Film and Digital Media Arts programs, meaningful collaboration with the community focused on scholarship, internship, and workforce development, UNM-Taos’ roots are spreading deeper and stronger every year.

What makes UNM-Taos special is our shared commitment to student engagement, learning, and success as defined by each student, whether that is transferring to four-year programs, entering the workforce, gaining new skills to change career paths, or personal enrichment. UNM-Taos provides academic and social supports and wrap around services to promote equitable outcomes for our students.

People from various identities and experiences make UNM-Taos grow and thrive. We offer opportunities for everyone—teachers and researchers, business professionals, skilled tradespeople, and many, many more—in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring. Join the UNM-Taos familia today! Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from university employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in Taos, New Mexico — a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities. For more about life in Taos, visit https://taos.org/ and NewMexicoTrue.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by Sunday March 31^st , 2024. Only complete applications will be considered. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search Coordinator, Hollie Salazar  at holliejean49@unm.edu. The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, and those from underrepresented groups.

UNM confidentiality policy (“Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment,” UNM Board of Regents’ Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm