Lecturer II - Project Management

Position Summary

The Department of Finance and Innovation within the Ellis School of Business Leadership (formerly Anderson School of Management) at the University of New Mexico is seeking qualified candidates for a Lecturer II position in Project Management to begin August 2027.

This is a teaching-focused faculty position with primary responsibility for high-quality instruction in Project Management at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will normally teach a 4/4 course load and will be expected to contribute to the continued development of the Project Management curriculum and student experience. Research is not an expectation of the position.

The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership (Ellis) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and is one of the few in the world to attain both an Accounting and Business Accreditation from AACSB. We offer BBA and MBA degrees in eight active concentrations as well as an Executive MBA for working professionals. With over 27,000 alumni, Ellis alums can be found having an impact in their communities all over the world. Ellis emphasizes collaborative student interaction, active adult learning, team experiences, and scholarship that draw upon a variety of methodologies and subject areas.

New Mexico represents a wide range of perspectives with a rich cultural heritage. The richness of our community is demonstrated both internally ( http://www.unm.edu/welcome/ ) and within the city ( https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ ) and state ( https://www.newmexico.org/ ). The University of New Mexico seeks highly qualified faculty who can contribute to the University's mission and values and continue to build the excellent research and teaching climate of Ellis School of Business Leadership. The Finance and Innovation faculty supports existing BBA and MBA programs, including concentrations in Project Management. Teaching responsibilities for this position include undergraduate and graduate courses in Project Management.

The Finance and Innovation group is a small, cohesive group seeking colleagues who demonstrate a willingness to make a commitment to maintaining and building a strong Project Management area within the Ellis School of Business Leadership.

For information about the Ellis School of Business Leadership and the Department of Finance and Innovation faculty, see https://business.unm.edu/ .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a Masters degree in Business, Engineering, or a closely related field by the application date
• Record of Teaching Experience within the last five (5) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of professional, scholarly, or applied activities that support teaching and curriculum development in Project Management
• Evidence of excellence or promise of achieving excellence in teaching Project Management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Has designated faculty qualifications that meet one of the four AACSB accredited categories: Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), and Instructional Practitioner (IP)
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the universitys mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

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.

Each applicant will be instructed to provide:

• A cover letter of application, including a statement of qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications,
• A complete and up-to-date curriculum vita,
• Teaching/mentoring statement,
• Letters of Recommendation, if available,
• Transcripts of all graduate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted),
• The names and contact information of three to five professional references,
• Teaching/Course Evaluations and/or corresponding syllabi,
• A sample of one professional work product, publication, and/or presentation relevant toproject management.

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 10/30/2026. 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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