Temp Part-Time Faculty in Political Sciences

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Political SciencesPosting Numberreq27366Employment TypeFacultyFaculty TypeAdjunctHiring DepartmentGallup BranchAcademic LocationGallup BranchCampusGallupBenefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.Position SummaryPLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 130 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup's Division of Fine Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences, anticipates hiring adjunct Faculty in the area of Political Sciences to teach online or face-to-face lower division courses (1000-2000 level) during Spring, Summer, and Fall 2024. We are specifically looking for (someone to teach one or more of the following courses:
POLS 1120 (American National Government)
POLS 1140 (The Political World)
POLS 2110 (Comparative Politics)
POLS 2120 (International Relations)
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. 
UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting face-to-face or online (depending on modality) with the class during assigned times that may include evenings or weekends, content development and delivery, 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 offerings, 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                     $1,058.60
Terminal Degree, less than 12 hours College teaching              $1,016.06
Master's Degree, plus 12 hours College teaching                      $969.76
Master's Degree, less than 12 hours College teaching              $920.95
Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
November 15, 2023 for Spring 2024 Semester
Jan 15, 2024 for Summer 2024 Semester
March 15, 2024 for Fall 2024 SemesterQualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

•  Master's degree in Political Science; OR Master's degree and the successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline of Political Science

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Political Science
• Successful teaching experience at a post-secondary institution or successful teaching at a community college
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity,inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diversecommunities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit the following materials to your online application: 1.) An updated curriculum vitae; 2.) Transcript(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications; 3.) Cover Letter indicating how your education satisfies the minimum teaching qualifications and what modality of teaching (remote or face-to-face) you are available to provide; and 4.) Three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email address). Each of these items 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.

For Best ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until 11/15/2023. 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.

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.