Assistant Professor of Psychology - Valencia Campus

The University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus is accepting
applications for Assistant Professor of Psychology position, which is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. The
position begins August 10, 2026. For
best consideration, all application documents must be received by February 16,
2026, however, the positions will remain open until filled.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the
University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the
University of New Mexico. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia
Campus offers vocational and technical courses as well as academic transfer
courses to the citizens of Valencia and northern Socorro counties. The faculty
and staff serve a student body of approximately 2,500 each semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources,
and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a
work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave
and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction for its workplace
policies by Family Friendly New Mexico.

Salary: Base
salary for the position is $57,000. An excellent package of benefits is
provided. Summer teaching is possible and optional with additional
compensation.

Summary of duties and responsibilities: Provide 24 credit hours of classroom instruction across the
academic year (fall and spring semesters). Responsibilities include maintaining
attendance, scholastic, and student records, as well as posting and maintaining
office hours as per UNM Valencia Campus policy. Also, there is expected
participation in college committee, curriculum development initiatives,
outcomes assessment, professional development (directly related to teaching
field), classroom technology training, departmental projects, and other areas
of service and scholarship as appropriate.

Special Instructions
to Applicants: If selected for an interview, applicant should
be prepared to present a teaching demonstration (subject matter to be announced
and based on the candidate's area of expertise).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• At least one year of experience teaching Psychology courses at the post-secondary level, to include Introduction to Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching a wide range of psychology courses.
• At least one year of experience teaching Psychology courses at a two-year or community college, to include Introduction to Psychology.
• Evidence of commitment to service and professional development.
• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, such as online or hybrid/blended courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of current teaching methodologies in active learning.
  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

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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.