"Open Rank Lecturer II/III in Secondary Education"

Job Details

The Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, and Policy (TEELP) invites applications for a Lecturer II/III position to become part of the Secondary Education program and work with undergraduate and graduate students in TEELP. The candidate’s research and teaching experience will reflect preparation in secondary education Math and/or Science with a specialization in urban and/or rural and Indigenous settings, as well as with Martinez/Yazzie student populations: Hispanic, Indigenous, Economically Disadvantaged, Multilingual, Special Needs.

The successful candidate will have a completed master’s degree (Lecturer II) and/or completed Ph.D. or Ed.D. (Lecturer III) in math and/or science education, curriculum and instruction, and/or closely related fields by the starting date of the appointment. The successful candidate will have experience teaching math and/or science within secondary education (6-12) and working with the various student populations that represent New Mexico: Hispanic, Indigenous, Economically Disadvantaged, Multilingual, and Special Needs. Experience with program development, particularly related to STEM secondary education, is also preferred.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates should submit a complete application for review, including all of the following items.

• A signed letter of application (cover letter), including a statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications criteria described below. Because the University is committed to serving the rich and varied cultures and communities of New Mexico, applicants should include information about how they will further this objective in their cover letter. Please limit the application letter to two pages.
• A statement of teaching where you discuss your teaching philosophy and how you prepare pre/in-service teachers who can successfully serve Martinez/Yazzie student populations: Hispanic, Indigenous, Economically Disadvantaged, Multilingual, Special Needs. Please limit the teaching statement to two pages.
• A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV).
• Transcripts of all graduate coursework (from highest degree and content area; readable, unofficial copies will be accepted),
• The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references.
• A letter from the graduate chair indicating the status of dissertation work (required only for Ph.D./Ed.D. Candidate applicants).

Only requested application materials will be considered.

Best consideration date for applications: 1/5/2026

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