University of New Mexico is hiring: Temp Parttime Faculty: Native American Studi

Posting Details

• Posting Number: req32464
• Employment Type: Faculty
• Faculty Type: Adjunct
• Hiring Department: Los Alamos Branch
• Academic Location: Los Alamos Branch
• Campus: Los Alamos
• Benefits Eligible: Adjunct faculty may be eligible for some UNM benefits. See the Benefits home page for details.

Position Summary

UNM Los Alamos seeks Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Native American Studies courses at the 1000 or 2000 level. This is a continuous recruitment starting Summer 2025. Positions depend on semester needs, student enrollment, and course offerings, and may be filled or eliminated each semester. Applicants considered through this requisition will be reviewed for future opportunities.

Subjects include Native American Studies.

UNM-Los Alamos, a two-year campus located about 90 miles NW of Albuquerque, emphasizes teaching excellence, offering transfer, vocational, and technical courses to local residents.

Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching: meetings, content delivery, assignments, grading, grade reporting, and student assessment as outlined by the Program Coordinator. Preference is given to candidates residing in New Mexico. Courses may be online or in person depending on circumstances.

Further employment details are available in the UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Handbook: https://losalamos.unm.edu/instruction/faculty-handbook/index.html

Positions are contingent on semester needs, enrollment, and demand. Selected candidates will report to the Program Coordinator.

Wages

Adjunct Faculty at UNM Los Alamos are paid $1,017.60 per credit hour.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Meet one of the following:

1. Master's Degree in the discipline or subfield, OR
2. A master's degree or higher in Sociology or Anthropology plus at least 9 graduate credit hours in the relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Post-secondary teaching experience
2. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success
3. Online teaching experience
4. Terminal degree in the discipline (e.g., Ph.D., MFA)
5. Residence in New Mexico

Application Instructions

Apply through the official UNMJobs site: https://unmjobs.unm.edu. Submit all materials including unofficial transcripts, CV with references, and a cover letter explaining your qualifications, teaching philosophy, and availability. Priority deadlines are March 15, 2025, for Summer/Fall 2025, and September 15, 2025, for Spring 2026.

Official degree certification is required before employment.

Additional Information

This posting remains active until 3/15/2025. Applicants will be considered for subsequent semesters unless they specify otherwise.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.