Job Description
Professor of Practice-Museum Studies Posting Number
req34193
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Lecturer
Hiring Department
Museum Studies (257A)
Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences
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 Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Professor of Practice in Museum Studies to begin in August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, Professor of Practice position in Museum Studies. Applicants must have a Terminal degree (Master's, MFA, or PhD) in Museum Studies or a related field by June 30, 2026.
We seek an accomplished individual who demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary practice, who can offer undergraduate and graduate courses in Museum Studies, and who is prepared to take an active role in mentoring students in a Master's program with an excellent record of preparing our graduates for careers in the museum profession.
Duties include teaching courses in-person and online in the Program each semester. The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Museum Studies or a related discipline with significant experience as a museum professional and work with Native American heritage and communities.
To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at and apply for posting
requisition #34193 . Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application.
For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by December 1, 2025. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee Chair (Loa Traxler, lptraxler@unm.edu). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator (Anne Marie Carpenter, anacke@unm.edu).
UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico and 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 and 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 1) Terminal degree (Masters, MFA or PhD) with specialization in Museum Studies or a related discipline, awarded by June 30, 2026
2) A minimum of three years of professional museum work
Preferred Qualifications: 1) Range of work experience in museum or cultural institutions
2) Record of publication or completed projects with a focus on Native American heritage
3) Teaching experience at the university or college level, including ability to teach upper-division courses and graduate seminars in Museum Studies
4) Interest and/or experience in mentoring advanced undergraduates and graduate students; Experience in or potential for building relationships and/or collaborative projects with Native communities
5) A 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 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.
A complete application consists of: (1) a cover letter detailing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g., museum experience, teaching experience, research and project interests, and other relevant professional experience) and listing three references and their contact information; (2) a copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae (include an email address and telephone number); (3) an article-length writing sample or completed project portfolio; (4) a sample syllabus for a graduate seminar and a list of courses (undergraduate or graduate) that the candidate has taught or is prepared to teach; (5) teaching evaluations, if available; and (6) an official transcript. References will only be contacted for those candidates who advance to a semifinalist list.
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 12/1/2025. This position will remain open until filled.
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