About this role
Temp Parttime Faculty - Biology
| Posting Number | req35603 |
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| Employment Type | Faculty |
| Faculty Type | Adjunct |
| Hiring Department | Biology Department (048A) |
| Academic Location | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Benefits Eligible | Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information. |
| Position Summary | The Biology department at the University of New Mexico (UNM)
anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level
courses in the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 Semesters. Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM courses: BIOL 419/519: SW Field Ecology BIOL 351: Microbiology BIOL 302C: Genetics BIOL 2225: Anatomy and Physiology II Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses. The Biology department is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department or Director of the program. Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, 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 Chair of the Biology department. Best Consideration Dates For best consideration, please apply by the following dates: Summer 2026 semester- March 1, 2026 Fall 2026 semester- June 1, 2026 Spring 2027 – October 1, 2026 |
| Qualifications | Minimum Qualifications: To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher
Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met
by one of these ways: Preferred Qualifications: 1. Two years professional experience in the specialization or
subfield |
| 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 the following: • Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above. • Curriculum Vitae • The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note: Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time period covered by this posting. To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition # 35603. 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. Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within the specific semester. UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, 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 http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. 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.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 | This posting will remain active until 3/1/2026. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters. |
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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. |
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Other facts
About University of New Mexico
As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: School of Medicine College of Nursing College of Pharmacy College of Population Health Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
What you'll do
- Instructors are responsible for all aspects of the classes they teach, including delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, and assessing student learning outcomes. They must meet with the class during assigned times and report grades as outlined by the department chair.
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