Adjunct Faculty

NNMC Northern New Mexico College; United States; Hybrid; USD 14,519 - 29,060; Part time

Job summary

NNMC Northern New Mexico College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Biological Sciences starting Spring 2025. The role requires teaching Biology courses on the Espanola Campus, both face-to-face and remotely, while committing to undergraduate education and serving diverse student backgrounds.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, with teaching experience preferred. Compensation is dependent on degree, with specific pay outlined for course types. Additional tools utilized include Blackboard and Zoom.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field with preferably one year of teaching experience in the U.S. higher education system.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology courses face‑to‑face and/or remotely.
• Conduct Biology labs in person.
• Organize syllabi in accordance to student learning outcomes and grading policies.
• Submit midterm and final grades for courses.
• Perform assessment for assigned courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Biological Sciences expertise

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems

Education

Ph.D in Biology or related field

Tools

Blackboard

Zoom

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Biological Sciences – Position Summary

Compensation: SALARY: Compensation is commensurate with the degree. For an adjunct faculty with a Ph.D. degree, the pay for a three-credit hour biology lecture course is $2,604, while a one-credit hour biology lab course is $1,301.Compensation Type: ExemptEmployment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0Grade: –Department: Instruction

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for potential adjunct positions in the area of Biological sciences that become available in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences beginning Spring 2025 and in the 2025-2026 academic year. Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is a comprehensive public two-year and four-year degree‑granting institution founded in 1909 by the New Mexico Constitution. NNMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NNMC operates from two campuses in Espanola and El Rito and serves an average of 1,000 students per semester. Applications are invited for adjunct instructors to teach Biology courses on Espanola Campus in Spring 2025 and for AY 2025-2026. The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Radiation Protection. Successful candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to diversity, equity, and student success. Adjunct instructors will have an opportunity to teach a small class size (~25) and work with students with diverse backgrounds.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach Biology courses face‑to‑face and/or remotely.
• Conduct Biology labs in person.
• Use Learning Management System (Blackboard), Banner and Zoom. Training and technical support will be offered.
• Organize syllabi in accordance to the NNMC student learning outcomes and grading policies.
• Submit midterm and final grades for courses.
• Perform assessment for assigned courses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Preferred Qualification

• Ph.D in Biology or related field with preferably one year of teaching experience in the U.S. higher education system.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northern New Mexico College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.