Lecturer III at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM

Lecturer III

Posting Number

req35275

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Lecturer

Hiring Department

Mechanical Engineering (023A)

Academic Location

School of Engineering

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

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.

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University

of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time faculty position as Lecturer

III. This lecturer will be a member of the Mechanical Engineering faculty at

UNM’s main campus but teach courses as part of our ME bachelor’s degree offered

at the UNM-Los Alamos campus branch.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to teaching

undergraduate and graduate courses in the broad mechanical engineering area. The

expected teaching load for the position is three (3) courses per semester. This

load can be reduced by assuming administrative duties such as coordinating the

department’s educational accreditation activities or other research work.

Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an earned

doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the start

date of the appointment. In terms of desired qualifications, candidates should

have demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate design sequence, with

topics encompassing engineering graphics, design principles and prototyping,

computer aided design and finite element analysis, manufacturing and machine

shop techniques, and capstone design. Candidates should have a

strong commitment to teaching excellence and external funding for

research/educational programs. Candidates should have an established record of

collaboration and recruitment with high schools and community colleges. Lastly,

candidates should have 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.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to

excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education offering BS (ABET

accredited), MS and PhD degree programs. A team of 19 full-time faculty, and several

research and part-time faculty, support the activities of close to 705

undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students. We support both a

strong core of mechanical engineering and interdisciplinary education that

include the Space Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and

NanoScience and MicroSystems Engineering programs. For further information

about the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico,

see me.unm.edu.

The University of New Mexico is the premier research

university in the state of New Mexico. UNM is a Carnegie R1 Very High Research

Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution,

with approximately 28,000 students on the main and branch campuses with nearly 2,800

students in the School of Engineering. In addition to the traditional areas of

thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials science, engineering design, dynamic

systems/controls, fluid mechanics, and computational mechanics, the Mechanical

Engineering faculty and students are engaged in several thrust areas such as

Nanotechnology, Energy, Space Systems Engineering, and Bioengineering.

Albuquerque is an ethnically diverse city and has been

listed among the smartest U.S. cities and best places to relocate in America.

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,

and within minutes of the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges, which offer great

opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing and skiing.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty

position are required to provide an official certification of successful

completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with

UNM.

For best

consideration, complete applications must be received by December 25, 2025.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related

field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate

design sequence, with topics encompassing engineering graphics, design

principles and prototyping, computer aided design and finite element analysis,

manufacturing and machine shop techniques, and capstone design

• A strong commitment to

teaching excellence and external funding for research/educational programs

• Established record of collaboration and

recruitment with high schools and community colleges

• 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.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of 1) a letter of interest/personal statement; 2) a comprehensive CV; 3) a statement of teaching and research; and 4) the names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of at least four professional references. The references will only be contacted for applicants who advance to become semi-finalists.

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.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 12/25/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

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.

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