About the position
The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (Open Rank) in Film & Digital Media Arts to begin in August 2025. 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. 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. Lecturers at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities
- Teach 27 credits per academic year, primarily to dual/concurrently enrolled high school students, in the areas of Film Studies and Digital Media.
- Maintain an active scholarship/service record as defined by the UA-UNM CBA.
- Participate in monthly Division meetings.
- Execute other relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through actively practicing inclusive behavior and proactively managing bias.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Film Studies, Media Studies, Digital Media, or a related field from an accredited institution, or a combination of at least 18 graduate credit hours in Film Studies, Media Studies, Digital Media or a related field and related industry experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Three or more years of experience teaching high school students.
- Industry experience related to film and/or digital media.
- Experience teaching at UNM-Gallup or in a similar community college environment.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
