Temp Parttime Faculty: Comparative Literature

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 1,290,245 - 1,837,622; Part time

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Eligible for certain UNM benefits

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Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking Temporary Part-Time Faculty in Comparative Literature at the Los Alamos Branch. Candidates should possess a master's degree in the discipline or related fields. Responsibilities include teaching online and face-to-face courses, content delivery, and student assessment. Ideal for candidates with a commitment to diversity and those residing in New Mexico. Apply via UNMJobs by March 15, 2025 for Summer and Fall semester consideration.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a master's degree in Comparative Literature or related fields.
• Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline is required for other degree holders.
• Preference for candidates residing in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and/or face-to-face Comparative Literature courses.
• Develop course content, deliver assignments, and assess student learning based on program guidelines.
• Meet with classes during assigned times.

Skills

Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Online teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree in the discipline of Comparative Literature

Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA, etc.)

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty: Comparative Literature

Posting Number req32405

Employment Type Faculty

Faculty Type Adjunct

Hiring Department Los Alamos Branch

Academic Location Los Alamos Branch

Campus Los Alamos

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 UNM Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Comparative Literature courses at the 1000 or 2000 level. This is a continuous recruitment beginning in the Summer 2025 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 Comparative Literature

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.

Further details of employment can be found online in the UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Handbook: https://losalamos.unm.edu/instruction/faculty-handbook/index.html

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 Comparative Literature 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
3. Online teaching experience.
4. Terminal degree in the discipline or subfield (Ph.D., MFA, etc.).
5. New Mexico residence.

Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

In order for your application to be considered, please submit all of the following materials in UNMJobs at https://unmjobs.unm.edu:

1. All unofficial academic transcripts.
2. Resume or CV, including the names and contact information of three professional references.
3. Letter of Application that explains: a) how your credentials and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications listed in this posting; b) your teaching philosophy; and c) your availability to teach face‑to‑face and/or online classes.

For best consideration please apply by this date:

March 15, 2025 – for Summer and Fall Semesters 2025.

September 15, 2025 – for Spring Semester 2026.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

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.