Temp Part-Time Faculty: Sciences

Temp Part-Time Faculty: SciencesPosting Numberreq27458Employment 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 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Math, Physical & Natural Science 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 2024 semesters in the following anticipated potential disciplines:
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geology
Physics
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 Math, Physical & Natural 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                          $1,058.60
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
Bachelor's Degree, plus 12 hours College teaching                         $920.95
Bachelor's Degree, less than 12 hours College teaching                  $881.92
Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
November 10, 2023 for Spring 2024 Semester
January 31, 2024 for Summer 2024 Semester
May 31, 2024 for Fall 2024 SemesterQualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master's Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• A master's degree or higher in a discipline other than that for which you are applying, and successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in disciple or subfield for which you are applying.
• At least one year of successful teaching experience at the community college level.
• A demonstratedcommitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well asworking with broadly diverse communities.

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 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 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 11/10/2023. 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.