Open Rank Lecturer in Film & Digital Media

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

The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a full-time
Lecturer (Open Rank) in Film & Digital Media Arts to begin in August 2025.
We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico
and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM, approximately 138
miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region
and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, and Hopi Reservation. The city of
Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide an
abundance of outdoor recreational activities, various museums and extraordinary
cultural vibrancy, while maintaining a small-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 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, and adult basic education
(ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup
serves multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle
College High School, and the Center for Career and Technical Education.

It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our
programs, engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments, and
grant opportunities while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Lecturers
at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM
Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.

The successful candidate will be expected to
teach 27 credits per academic year - primarily to dual/concurrently enrolled
high school students - in the areas of Film Studies and Digital Media (five
courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring semester, or
equivalent), maintain an active scholarship/service record (as defined by the
UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthly Division meetings, and execute other
relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an
annual faculty-chair agreement. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate a
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through actively practicing
inclusive behavior and proactively managing bias

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Film Studies, Media Studies, Digital Media, or a related field from an accredited institution, or a combination of at least 18 graduate credit hours in Film Studies, Media Studies, Digital Media or a related field and related industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience teaching high school students
• Industry experience related to film and/or digital media
• Experience teaching at UNM-Gallup or in a similar community college environment
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.