Temp Parttime Faculty: Chemistry

The University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 1,289,950 - 1,837,201; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks Temp Part-Time Faculty for Chemistry to teach 1000 or 2000 level courses. The role emphasizes teaching excellence and may include both online and face-to-face formats depending on enrollment and course offerings.

Qualified candidates should have at least a Master’s degree in Chemistry or related disciplines, along with relevant teaching experience. Compensation is $1,135.26 per credit hour, and preference is given to candidates residing in New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for the discipline or 18 graduate credit hours in a related field.
• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution is preferred.
• Commitment to understanding diverse cultures of New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and/or face-to-face Chemistry courses.
• Meet with students during assigned class times.
• Develop assignments and assess student learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Understanding of diverse cultures

Online teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in Chemistry or relevant field

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty: Chemistry

Position Summary

UNM-Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Chemistry 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 Chemistry I and II for STEM Majors lecture and lab, Integrated Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications to teach or develop courses in Chemistry 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:

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• 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

• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• 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.
• Online teaching experience.
• Terminal degree in the discipline or subfield (Ph.D., MFA, etc.).
• New Mexico residence.

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.