Temp Parttime Faculty: Biology

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 1,563,576; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for certain UNM benefits

Job summary

A regional educational institution seeks Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach Biology courses at the 1000 or 2000 level. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Biology or related field, with a preference for those residing in New Mexico. The role involves both online and in-person teaching, course development, and student assessment. Compensation is based on credit hours taught, at $1,135.26 per hour. Successful teaching experience is desired, alongside a commitment to understanding local cultures.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree in Biology or related field.
• 18 graduate credit hours in Biology if holding a Master's in another field.
• Preference for candidates residing in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and in-person Biology classes at 1000 or 2000 level.
• Develop assignments and assess student learning.
• Report grades and meet with students as scheduled.

Skills

Successful teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Commitment to diverse cultures

Education

Master's Degree in relevant discipline

Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA)

Job description

Position Summary

UNM-Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Biology courses at the 1000 or 2000 level. This is a continuous recruitment beginning in the Summer 2026 semester. Positions are contingent upon the need of each semester as determined by student enrollment levels and current course offering. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Applicants hired from this requisition will be considered for the next requisition.

Anticipated openings include the following subjects: General Biology lecture and lab, Biology for Health Sciences lecture and lab, Principles of Biology: Molecules to Cells, Principles of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems, Microbiology for Health Sciences, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II lecture and lab, Principles of Biology: Genetics lecture and lab.

UNM-Los Alamos is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 90 miles northwest of Albuquerque. UNM-Los Alamos emphasizes teaching excellence and offers academic transfer courses, as well as vocational and technical courses to the citizens of Los Alamos County and northern New Mexico.

UNM-Los Alamos is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach lower division classes in various disciplines as specified above. UNM-LA instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the Program Coordinator. Strong preference is given to candidates who reside in New Mexico. Classes may be offered on-line or in person, depending on circumstances.

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 Department Coordinator overseeing this curriculum area.

Wages

Adjunct Faculty at the UNM-Los Alamos campus are currently compensated at the rate of $1,135.26 per credit hour.

Minimum Qualifications

To teach or develop courses in Biology for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:

1. Master's Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
2. 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

1. Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
2. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
3. Online teaching experience.
4. Terminal degree in the discipline or subfield (Ph.D., MFA, etc.).
5. New Mexico residence.

Benefits Eligible

Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

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.