Job Description

Assistant Professor-Organization, Information & Learning Sciences

Posting Number

req34952

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department

CULLS OILS (375C)

Academic Location

College of University Libraries & Learning 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

University of New Mexico's Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences Program, Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Organization Development/Human Resource Development, Starting in August 2026

The Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences (OILS) Program in the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) faculty position beginning August 2026. The faculty member will serve as the Coordinator of the OILS Accelerated Online Programs (AOPs, more details below).

This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. OILS seeks a scholar who will advance knowledge in Organization Development (OD), Human Resource Development (HRD), or closely related fields through a high-impact research agenda, contribute to building OILS’s national visibility, and pursue external funding opportunities. This position provides the opportunity for an early-career faculty member to gain leadership experience through coordination of OILS AOPs and lead efforts to grow enrollment by engaging in outreach, building partnerships, and promoting the program's visibility across New Mexico and beyond. In this role, the faculty member will develop and teach AOP courses at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Courses may include areas such as leadership, organization development, mentoring, coaching, career & professional development, positive organizational scholarship, and other areas in the candidate’s expertise. The faculty member may also teach and advise in the doctoral program.

AOP information : OILS Accelerated Online Programs (AOPs) are a part of the University of New Mexico’s AOP. AOPs are online degree programs offered at reduced tuition for out-of-state students. UNM faculty can propose to create an AOP, which includes a course review process. Currently, OILS has four AOPs: BS in Instructional Technology & Training; undergraduate minor in Instructional Technology & Training; and two concentrations in the MA: Design for Online Learning and Learning Officer. As student enrollment in OILS AOPs has increased in recent years, OILS aims to build on this success by expanding outreach, strengthening coordination, and offering additional concentrations or certificates. A majority of OILS BS and MA courses are already taught online. As a result, many OILS courses include two sections (AOP and non-AOP) that meet as one seamless class.

Primary Duties :

• Establish a high-quality research agenda in OD/HRD or closely related areas, including publishing peer-reviewed scholarly articles in highly regarded journals, and potentially seeking external funding or consulting contracts for research and OD/HRD programs.
• Teach three courses per academic year, including graduate and undergraduate courses, especially AOP courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging online courses.
• Serve as AOP Coordinator, with responsibility for program development, student support, enrollment growth, and outreach and partnership-building with organizations, community colleges, and industry partners.
• Advise master’s and doctoral students.
• Across their work, cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and contribute to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.
• Support the program, institution, and profession through ongoing service.

For questions about the position, please get in touch with the Search Committee Co-Chairs: Professor Vanessa Svihla (vsvihla@unm.edu) & Associate Professor Pil Kang (pilkang@unm.edu)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Human Resource Development, Organizational Learning, Workplace Learning, Organization Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field by the starting date of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in research and scholarly publication in OD/HRD or related fields, including seeking external funding.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in OD/HRD or related fields, including teaching online, and advising graduate students.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in coordinating academic programs, including outreach and recruitment, in building partnerships with industry/organizations, in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and 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.

Complete application packet: • A cover letter (maximum of 3 pages) that clearly and concisely addresses how the applicant meets each of the preferred qualifications; • Graduate transcripts; • A complete CV; • A research statement (maximum of 3 pages, plus citations) that outlines research agenda; • Three writing samples relevant to the position; • A teaching statement (maximum of 3 pages, plus citations) that addresses research-based teaching/facilitation approaches (e.g., project-based, client-driven, case-based, teaming, etc.), including online teaching and online course development; • Names, titles, and contact information (address, phone number and email address) for at least three professional references. Letters will be requested for 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.

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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