Assistant Professor of Ceramics

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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
Assistant Professor of Ceramics to begin in August 2026. 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. Faculty 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 24 credits per
academic year in the area of Ceramics (4 courses in both the spring and fall
semesters, of 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Fine Arts degree (MFA) with an emphasis/focus on Ceramics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching lower-level Ceramics courses
• College-level teaching experience at a branch community college or similar institution
• 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

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

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.