Temp Parttime Faculty: Computer Science

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

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution in Los Alamos seeks temporary part-time faculty to teach online and face-to-face Computer Science courses. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Computer Science and have teaching experience. Responsibilities include course content delivery, assignment development, and grading. Adjunct faculty may receive certain university benefits. This role supports diverse cultural understanding in education and is contingent upon course enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the cultures of New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division classes in Computer Science.
• Develop course content and assignments.
• Assess student learning and report grades.

Skills

Successful teaching experience

Commitment to diverse cultures

Online teaching experience

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position Summary

UNM‑Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part‑Time faculty to teach online and/or face‑to‑face Computer Science 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. Applicants hired from this requisition will be considered for the next requisition.

Anticipated openings include Computer Programming (Java, Matlab, C), Discrete Mathematics, and Social and Ethical Issues in Computing.

Responsibilities

UNM‑Los Alamos is seeking qualified temporary part‑time faculty members to teach lower division classes in various disciplines. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching, including meeting with the class during assigned times, content delivery, assignment development, grading, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the Program Coordinator. Classes may be offered online or in person, depending on circumstances.

Candidates will report to the Department Coordinator overseeing this curriculum area.

Wages

Adjunct Faculty are compensated at the rate of $1,135.26 per credit hour.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to 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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.