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Albuquerque is famous for its favorable climate and is in a setting rich in traditions and cultures. The metropolitan Albuquerque area has a population of over half a million. The University campus lies a mile above sea level on a plateau overlooking the Rio Grande, west of the Sandia Mountains, which rise to an elevation of nearly 11,000 feet. Housing and other costs are at moderate levels. New Mexico is rich in natural beauty. The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship university. Our graduate students enjoy access to nationally recognized faculty and degree programs, cutting-edge research, student support organizations, professional and academic workshops, health and counseling services, and beyond. Students also have many opportunities to enjoy UNM’s robust array of on-campus museums, live performances, and sporting events. Don’t wait to discover all that UNM has to offer.

 

Lecturer II, Mathematics and Statistics

Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025 - 12:00
Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, Lecturer II (non-tenure track), with a start date of August 10, 2026. Applicants must have a master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field and at least 3 years of college-level teaching experience by the appointment start date. The Lecturer will teach a 4/4 (4 courses per semester) or a 3/3 should the opportunity arise to coordinate courses.

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher able to communicate and collaborate with Department faculty and staff.

For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 1, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Master’s degree in mathematics or a related discipline by appointment date
  2.  3+ years of experience as an instructor at the college level

 Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Excellence in teaching.
  2.  Experience teaching a variety of lower-division courses.
  3.  Literacy in modern student-centered pedagogical methods and innovations.
  4.  Awareness of challenges faced by students in lower-division mathematics.
  5.  Collaboration and communication skills.
  6.  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.

Who We Are:
The University of New Mexico (UNM) lies between the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River. With over 11,000 employees, UNM is one of the largest employers in the State. It is both a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM is New Mexico’s flagship university and premier research institution. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is home to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and four postdoctoral and research faculty. Our commitment is to advance the mathematical sciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our students for careers in industry, government, and education.

Albuquerque has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community. It is home to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Sandia National Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory. The city is 100 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the state boasts numerous national parks and monuments. Albuquerque has a low cost of living, beautiful sunsets, varied hiking, and excellent restaurants. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot-air balloon festival in the world.

UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – maintain deep connections to this land. Learn more about our campus, our city, and why UNM is a great place to work and live:
https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/
https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/

For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please visit https://artsci.unm.edu/college/hiring.html.

UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:
UNM offers paid parental leave, dual career placement assistance, and relocation assistance. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, employee wellness programs, and tuition remission for faculty and their partners.

A complete application consists of:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references)
  • Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)

The cover letter and CV should establish the minimum qualifications, and, ideally, the full application materials will address all preferred qualifications.

The applicant must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, completed applications should be received by December 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

For inquiries about the position, please contact:
Dr. Stephen Lau, Search Committee Chair: lau@unm.edu
Dr. Monika Nitsche, Department Chair: nitsche@unm.edu
Amy Hathaway, Department Administrator: ahathawa@unm.edu (for technical or submission issues)

Please follow this link to apply: https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/34400?c=unm&r...

Lecturer III, Director of Lower Division Mathematics

Posted: Monday, October 6, 2025 - 10:30
Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, Lecturer III (non-tenure track), Director of Lower Division Mathematics with a start date of August 10, 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field by the appointment start date. As the Director of Lower Division Mathematics, the successful candidate will coordinate effort, resources, and strategies to develop and maintain a collaborative ecosystem with shared responsibility for improving student success in lower division mathematics.

For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2025.

Who We Are:

Situated between the scenic Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River, the University of New Mexico (UNM) is one of the largest employers in its state, with over 11,000 employees. It is a Carnegie R1 research university and federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM is New Mexico’s flagship university and the premier research institution in the state. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is home to 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, nine teaching faculty, and four postdoctoral and research faculty. Our commitment is to lead the advancement of mathematical sciences and mathematics education in New Mexico, and to prepare our students for careers in industry, government, and education.

Albuquerque has a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant scientific community. The city is home to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and Sandia National Laboratories—and only a short distance from Kirtland Air Force Research Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and numerous national parks and monuments. The city also boasts a low cost of living, beautiful sunsets, excellent hiking, delicious food, and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta—the largest hot air balloon festival in the world.

UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – maintain deep connections to this land. Learn more about our campus, our city, and why UNM is a great place to work and live:
https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/
https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/

UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Who We Want:

This leadership position—necessary to run an effective large-scale teaching operation with 10,000 students per year and about 100 courses each Fall and Spring—will require several important skills. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher; have strong leadership, communication, and organization skills; understand what upper level STEM fields require of mathematics; and appreciate how mathematics develops critical thinking skills. In addition to teaching, key duties will include: alignment of course content, evaluation of lecturers and instructors, scheduling of lower division courses, promotion of collegial and effective collaboration, communication with key client departments (e.g. UNM’s College of Education and Human Sciences, and UNM’s Business Administration programs), and collaborating closely with department staff and UNM leadership.

 

What We Can Offer:

In addition to salary, the University of New Mexico offers paid parental leave, dual career placement assistance, and relocation assistance. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, employee wellness programs, and tuition remission for faculty and their partners.

Application Materials:

A complete application consists of:

  •  Cover letter
  •  Curriculum vitae (must include names of three references)
  •  Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)
  •  Statement on Preferred Qualifications (2-3 pages)

The statement on preferred qualifications gives candidates an opportunity to express how they believe their perspectives and experiences align with the preferred qualifications we are looking for in our applicants.

The applicant is required to provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to her/his initial employment with UNM.

 

For best consideration, completed applications should be received by November 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

·         Dr. Fletcher Christensen, Search Committee Chair: fgwchristensen@unm.edu

·         Dr. Monika Nitsche, Department Chair: nitsche@unm.edu

·         For technical or submission issues, contact Amy Hathaway: ahathawa@unm.edu

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution.  Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.  Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.  For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

Minimum Qualifications:

  •  Ph.D. by appointment date with specialization in mathematics or a related discipline
  •  3+ years of experience as an instructor at the college level

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Demonstrated excellence in teaching
  •  Postdoctoral teaching experience
  •  Experience teaching a variety of courses at the lower division level
  •  Demonstrated interest in modern student-centered pedagogical methods and innovations
  •  Demonstrated leadership skills
  •  Demonstrated collaboration and communication skills
  •  Demonstrated organizational skills
  •  Vision for the promotion of student success through lower division mathematics
  •  Recognition of challenges faced by students in lower division mathematics
  •  A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/34383?c=unm&r...

Assistant Professor in Data Science

Posted: Friday, September 26, 2025 - 11:10
Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Data Science, with a start date of August 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

The successful candidate will develop a strong independent research program in one or more areas central to modern Data Science, such as: Optimization, Machine Learning, Statistical Learning, Applied Probability, Graph Theory and Network Science, or Computational Statistics, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration across UNM and with national laboratories such as Sandia National Laboratories.

The new faculty member will play a key role in developing and delivering core courses in the concentration, such as:
- Introduction to Data Science
- Probability and Statistics for Data Science
- Optimization and Algorithms
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Capstone in Data Science

This hire will also support course needs in Applied or Pure Mathematics and Statistics, strengthening the department’s capacity to serve diverse student populations and client departments (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Economics, Political Science). By expanding our ability to deliver rigorous and modern mathematical training, this position will enhance job placement for our students and deepen interdepartmental and external partnerships.

This strategic hire is a cornerstone of our newly approved Data Science Concentration, which integrates departmental strengths across Statistics (e.g., applied and Bayesian methods), Pure Mathematics (e.g., topological data analysis), and Applied Mathematics (e.g., machine learning, scientific computing, uncertainty quantification). The hire will support this high-impact, interdisciplinary initiative, which positions our department as a campus leader in modern data-driven education and research.

A complete application consists of:
• Cover letter (Applicants are encouraged to include 2–3 sentences on how their teaching, research, or service may contribute to UNM’s mission to serve diverse local and global communities.)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• A minimum of four letters of recommendation, including at least one addressing teaching experience

For more about the department, visit http://www.math.unm.edu.

Letters of recommendation may be sent to Amy Hathaway at ahathawa@unm.edu, or by mail to:
Search Committee – Data Science Position
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
MSC01 1115, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/34350?c=unm

Assistant Professor in Pure Mathematics

Posted: Monday, August 18, 2025 - 16:00
Description:

The Department seeks candidates pursuing research in all areas of pure mathematics who have the potential to supervise PhD and master’s student research. The position has a 2-1 teaching load on a semester system, contingent on maintaining a productive research program.

The minimum requirement is a PhD in Mathematics, or closely related field by the appointment date, August 10, 2026.  The preferred requirements are the following:

  • Commitment to establishing a research program in pure mathematics with emerging international reputation with demonstrated or potential publication record in recognized journals.
  • Commitment to excellence in mathematics education at the undergraduate through graduate levels. Strong potential for mentoring, advising, and service.
  • Potential for service to the pure math program and the department.
  • Enhances research strengths and curriculum delivery in the department.
  • A demonstrated commitment to student success and to serving the diverse communities.

A complete application requires the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Description of research interests
  • Teaching statement
  • A demonstrated commitment to student participation and success in the mathematical sciences, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
  • At least four letters of recommendation, one of which should address teaching experience

 

Letters of recommendation should be sent by email to ahathawa@unm.edu or by surface mail to Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Pure Mathematics Search Committee, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC01 1115, Albuquerque, NM, 87131. For best consideration, completed applications should be received by October 1, 2025. Applications without four letters of recommendation will not be considered. The Applicant is required to provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to her/his initial employment with UNM. Please apply at this link:

https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/33445?c=unm&r...