Temp Part-Time Biology Instructor (Adjunct)

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks temporary part-time adjunct Biology faculty to teach courses at SIPI in Albuquerque, NM for 2025-2027. The position involves developing lesson plans, ensuring safe labs, and delivering instruction across day, evening, and weekend schedules.

Responsibilities include creating assessments, maintaining records, holding weekly office hours, and supporting student success in general biology and health sciences labs.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications follow HLC standards and are determined by program coordinators.
• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience and ability to teach in post-secondary settings.

Responsibilities

• Developing lesson plans and guides to train and lead students.
• Ensuring safe laboratory practices and training students in equipment use.
• Set up and break down of laboratory activities.
• Developing and implementing assessment plans to show learning outcomes.
• Contributing student achievement data for program evaluations.
• Maintaining statistical records of proficiency and attendance.
• Maintaining one office hour per course per week and participating in meetings.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Course planning

Office hours management

Online teaching tools

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related field

Equivalent teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Brightspace LMS

Job description

The University of New Mexico seeks temporary part-time adjunct Biology faculty to teach courses at SIPI in Albuquerque, NM for 2025-2027. The position involves developing lesson plans, ensuring safe labs, and delivering instruction across day, evening, and weekend schedules.

Responsibilities include creating assessments, maintaining records, holding weekly office hours, and supporting student success in general biology and health sciences labs.