Lecturer III Family and Child Studies

Requisition ID: req22253

Working Title:
Lecturer III Family and Child Studies

Position Summary:
The Family and Child Studies Program at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time faculty position as Lecturer III beginning August 2023. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the broad area of human development and family relations. The expected teaching load for the position is four courses per semester. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Applicants are required to hold a doctoral degree in Family & Child Studies, or a related field, by the appointment start date. Applicants must also have evidence of teaching undergraduate courses in at least two of the following areas: family relations, human development, and family resource management.

The UNM College of Education and Human Sciences, comprised of five academic departments, is a future-oriented, dynamic professional school. The Department of Individual, Family and Community Education is one of the largest departments in the college with the uniqueness of having Counselor Education, Educational Psychology, Family and Child Studies, and
Nutrition/Dietetics together as an academic unit. The department has both undergraduate and graduate programs.

UNM is the premier research university in the state of New Mexico, as well as a Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The Family and Child Studies Program is partnering with ADVANCE at UNM, an NSF Institutional Transformation grant, to help recruit and retain an excellent and diverse faculty.

UNM is located in Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico. Albuquerque is an ethnically diverse metropolitan area of over a half million residents that has been listed as one of the best small cities in the U.S. by National Geographic Traveler. The city has a rich culture and a location offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure. The University is located
within one hour of Santa Fe, three hours of Taos, and within minutes of the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges, which offer great opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

For best consideration, complete applications must be received by November 30, 2022. Review
of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons must apply on the web at http://jobs.unm.edu.

A complete application consists of 1) a letter of interest; 2) a comprehensive CV; 3) a statement of teaching; and 4) the titles, names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of at least three professional references. Inquiries
should be sent to: Cara Streit (cestreit@unm.edu), Family and Child Studies, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131.

The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree in Family and Child Studies or a related field (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Family Science, Developmental Sciences) by the appointment start date.

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



Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Individual Family Comm Educ IFCE (734A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Lecturer


Hiring Department:
College of Education

Academic Location:
Individual Family Comm Educ IFCE (734A)


Benefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.


For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 11/30/2022. This position will remain open until filled.




Minimum qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Family & Child Studies, or related field by the appointment start date.
• Evidence of teaching undergraduates in at least two of the following three areas:

• Family Relations
• Human Development (e.g., adult development)
• Family Resource Management

Preferred qualifications:

• National Certification as a Family Life Educator from the National Council on Family
  Relations (NCFR).
• Established record of successful teaching of undergraduate and graduate level courses in
  Family Resource Management or related areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as
  working with broadly diverse communities.
• Potential for assuming an active role in all program activities including accreditation,
  community outreach, and facilitating and maintaining program protocol.

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