Astronomy Adjunct Faculty — Valencia Campus

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 level Astronomy courses at the Valencia Branch.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, UNM-Valencia operates as a two-year campus with transfer, technical programs, adult education, and dual credit offerings to local high schools and communities.

Best consideration dates apply: Oct 1, 2026 for Spring 2027, Mar 1, 2027 for Summer 2027, and Apr 1, 2027 for Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Astronomy or related field with 18 graduate credits in Astronomy.
• One year experience teaching at a post-secondary institution.
• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Astronomy or related field preferred.
• Experience and/or certification to teach online.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1000-2000 level Astronomy courses at UNM Valencia Campus.
• Contribute to Valencia Campus as temporary, part-time faculty.
• Engage in student mentoring and course development as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Astronomy

Master's degree in related field + 18 grad credits in Astronomy

Job description

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 level Astronomy courses at the Valencia Branch.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, UNM-Valencia operates as a two-year campus with transfer, technical programs, adult education, and dual credit offerings to local high schools and communities.

Best consideration dates apply: Oct 1, 2026 for Spring 2027, Mar 1, 2027 for Summer 2027, and Apr 1, 2027 for Fall 2027.