Job Announcement: Special Advisor to VPEI

 

DEI is seeking to hire a faculty colleague and thought partner to serve as Special Advisor tothe Vice President for Equity and Inclusion effective August 11, 2025, at .5 FTE. This part-time appointment shall have a term of August 11, 2025, through May 16, 2026, and will report to the UNM Vice President for Equity and Inclusion (VPEI). The start date is negotiable to better accommodate candidates' schedules.

The selected candidate will receive a Special Administrative Component (SAC) of $10,000 paid in five (10) equal installments (August – May). Their tenured faculty appointment atUNM will continue on a 0.50 FTE basis with workload determined by the Department Chair. For each semester, the candidate will also receive a 1-course reduction in their teaching load. Their UNM academic department will receive funds each semester for the replacement cost of hiring a part-time instructor. This funding will support the candidate’s course releases, based on the temporary part-time pay rates for the Academic Year 2025-2026. The special advisor to the VPEI will continue as a 9-month employee and will remain represented by United Academics - UNM (UA-UNM).

 

 

Under the direction of the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion (VPEI), the Special Advisor’s duties are as follows:

  • Coordinate efforts that contribute to Objective 5 (student success) of the Goal 3 (Inclusive Excellence) of 2040 Opportunity Defined including collaborations to implement, monitor, and assess a university-wide academic inclusive excellence strategy for student success from enrollment to commencement, to include Branch campuses, ABQ-Main, & the UNM Health Sciences Center.
  • Gain familiarity with and coordinate provision of DiversityEdu to UNM faculty and executive search committee members and maintain relevant records.
  • Publicize National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) resources to UNM. Promote NCFDD Membership and the NCFDD Faculty Success Program (FSP) to faculty and graduate students at UNM Main, Health Sciences, and Branch Campuses. This will include updating list of NCFDD members at UNM, FSP participants, obtaining testimonials from FSP participants and recommending website updates, and learning to post updates and receive applications from our InfoReady online portal.
  • Publicize DiversityEdu resources and maintain records concerning utilization.
  • Co-chair the Diversity Curriculum Subcommittee (that oversees communications strategy and course approval for the U.S. & Global Critical Engagement undergraduate requirement).
  • Plan and carry out, in consultation with the VPEI, a portfolio of special interest to the candidate that enhances Inclusive Excellence at UNM.

 

 

The minimum qualifications:

  • PhD., J.D., or other terminal degree
  • Holds tenured faculty appointment at UNM at the rank of associate professor or higher
  • At least 3 years of academic supervisory experiences
  • Strong leadership and administrative skills
  • Excellent communication skills, including oral and written communications

 

The preferred qualifications:

  • Rank of Full Professor by the start of the appointment
  • Experience and demonstrated success with supporting diverse populations
  • A commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to contribute to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities
  • Previous engagements with UNM’s inclusive excellence work (e.g., service on the LEAD Council, Diversity Council, Diversity Curriculum subcommittee, and/or college efforts)

 

 

For best consideration, please submit the following to InfoReady by May 29, 2025.

  • Candidate’s C.V.
  • Letter of intent that provides evidence of candidate’s relevant experiences to fulfill duties and the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position
  • Chair’s statement indicating awareness of and support for the application (a copy of an email from the candidate’s department chair will suffice)
  • Contact information for four references (to include names, titles, organizations, email addresses and phone numbers)

 

 

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Questions?

Please contact VPEI, A. Zerai at zerai@unm.edu.