What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temp Part-Time Faculty - Social & Behavioral Sciences position at University of New Mexico?
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for
the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of
Albuquerque, NM.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Fine Arts, Humanities & Social
Sciences Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face
and/or develop lower division courses (1000/2000 level) in the Spring, Summer,
and Fall 2025 semesters in the following anticipated potential disciplines:
American
Studies
Anthropology
Architecture
Comparative Global Ethnic Studies
Family & Child Studies
Geography & Environmental Studies
Latin American Studies
Political Science
Public Health
Psychology
Sociology
Sustainability Studies
UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the
University of New Mexico located approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque.
The University of New Mexico established branch colleges to provide the
highest quality of education for students pursuing post-secondary education at
different locations throughout the state. Branch colleges respond specifically
to the unique needs and multicultural backgrounds of their respective
communities by offering community education programs, career and technical
education including certificate and associate degree programs, and transfer
programs that prepare students for upper division entry into colleges and
universities.
The Fine Arts, Humanities & Sciences Division at UNM Gallup Branch is
seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach lower division
classes in various courses or topics as specified above. UNM Gallup instructors
are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but
not limited to meeting face-to-face with the class during assigned times that
may include evenings or weekends, content delivery, assignment development,
grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as
outlined by the division chair.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student
enrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven by
graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each
semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses.
Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the
division chair.
Wages
Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and
credit hour course loads, as follows:
Credentials
Rate
Per Credit Hour
Terminal Degree, plus 12 hours College teaching
$1,100.94
Terminal Degree, less than 12 hours College
teaching $1,056.70
Master's Degree, plus 12 hours College
teaching
$1,017.60
Master's Degree, less than 12 hours College
teaching $1,017.60
Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
November 08, 2024 for Spring 2025 Semester
January 31, 2025 for Summer 2025 Semester
May 31, 2025 for Fall 2025 Semesters
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field; OR a master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of the discipline or subfield for which you are applying
Preferred Qualifications:
- College-level teaching experience
- Teaching experience in the region
- Commitment to serve diverse communities
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.
Please attach the following materials to your online application: 1.) An updated curriculum vitae; 2.) Transcript(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications; 3.) Cover letter indicating which discipline(s) you are interested in teaching, the days/times you are available to teach, and how your education satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria; and 4.) Three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email addresses). Each of these must be uploaded for applicant consideration.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.
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.
