COEHS Temp Parttime Faculty

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Adjunct benefits eligibility

Job summary

University of New Mexico seeks Part‑Time University Supervisors to supervise student teachers in Elementary, Secondary or Early Childhood licensure programs. Responsibilities include observations, assessments, mentoring, and CT support across New Mexico. Strong university-CT collaboration and timely documentation are required.

Position involves travel to schools; eligibility for adjunct benefits may apply. Posting remains active until 10/28/2026.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of combined teaching and/or administrative experience in K-12 public school settings.
• Master’s degree in education or closely related field.
• Ability to travel to schools across New Mexico for classroom observations.
• Experience supervising pre‑student teachers and teacher candidates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student teachers (STs) through observations and assessments.
• Mentor assigned STs and support cooperating teachers (CT).
• Serve as primary contact for questions or issues related to placements.
• Establish university-CT relationships and communicate program expectations.
• Assist CTs with observation and evaluation forms and data entry.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Adult learning

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in education or closely related field

Master’s degree in early childhood education, Curriculum & Instruction, or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

COEHS Temp Parttime Faculty -

Posting Number: req38246

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: CSS - Field Services (527B)

Academic Location: College of Education

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

PROGRAMS: Elementary, Secondary or Early Childhood Education Programs

Position Summary:

The College of Education & Human Sciences Field Services Center is seeking Part‑Time University Supervisors to supervise student teachers (STs) in the Elementary, Secondary or Early Childhood Education teacher licensure programs. The primary responsibilities of the supervisor are to complete observations and assessments of STs utilizing an online tool, mentor assigned STs, support the cooperating teachers (CT), and serve as the point of contact for any questions, challenges, or other issues connected to assigned placements. Supervisors are to establish a strong university connection with the CT, communicate the expectations of the program to CTs and STs, and provide the CT with assistance and support in the completion of observation and evaluation forms.

Benefits Eligibility

Certain UNM employees classified as adjunct faculty may be eligible for benefits. The criteria for benefit eligibility can be found under University Administrative Policy 3600: https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3600.html. Information about employee benefits is available from the HR Benefits Office, or the HR Benefits website: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits.

Specific work expectations include:

• Complete all required observations for each assigned student teacher.
• Work with the CT to develop shared expectations between the CT and the university.
• Collaborate with the CT in providing feedback to the ST and model, when necessary, ways to give feedback to ST that supports ST learning.
• Act as the ST supervisor and address any issues or challenges as they arise. Observe and communicate with STs in the field.
• Consult with the appropriate COEHS Program Coordinators, Faculty and Instructors and review ST academic work in order to inform the work with the CT.
• Support the CT in learning and using the assessment systems of the program and College.
• Collaborate with the CT to conduct observations and evaluations.
• Follow suggested timelines for the purpose of each visit and meeting.
• Log each visit to or communication with the CT or ST into an online database. Input observations and evaluations into the required College of Education and Human Sciences database, SLL by required deadline.
• Communicate regularly with Program Coordinators, faculty and Field Services Center staff and attend all required meetings and training.
• Submit necessary forms and information, e.g. mileage reimbursements, per UNM Business Policies
• Ability to travel to schools across New Mexico for classroom observations

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of combined teaching and/or administrative experience in K-12 public school settings.
• Master’s degree in education or closely related field.

For the Early Childhood Position:

• Master's degree in early childhood education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field
• Valid teaching license or valid within the last 3-5 years
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in early childhood education
• Ability to travel to schools across New Mexico for classroom observations

Preferred Qualifications for the Elementary or Secondary Position:

• At least 7 years combined teaching and/or administrative experience in K-12 public school settings.
• Master’s degree in education or closely related field.
• Bilingual Certified
• TESOL Endorsed
• Experience working as a supervisor of pre‑student teachers and teacher candidates.
• Experience working with adults and knowledge of adult learners.
• Be technologically proficient and have evidence of experience utilizing database systems. At a minimum, be able to use tablets and laptops as well as Microsoft Word and Excel, attach documents to emails, and navigate online data systems.
• Demonstration of a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications for the Early Childhood Education Position:

• At least 5 years combined teaching and/or administrative experience in early childhood education settings
• Experience mentoring a teacher candidate and/or a novice teacher in a formal mentoring program
• Potential to supervise in early childhood education settings
• Experience working with adults and knowledge of adult learners.
• Be technologically proficient and have evidence of experience utilizing database systems. At a minimum, be able to use tablets and laptops as well as Microsoft Word and Excel, attach documents to emails, and navigate online data systems
• Demonstration of a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 10/28/2026. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.