Temp Parttime Faculty: Developmental Mathematics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for certain UNM benefits

Job summary

A public university in New Mexico seeks a qualified individual for the role of Temp Part-time Faculty in Developmental Mathematics. The faculty will deliver course content either online or face-to-face for foundational math subjects, focusing on learners' success. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field and preferably have prior teaching experience. This role is crucial in supporting students' educational journeys, offering competitive pay based on credits taught, with positions contingent upon student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Math Education, or a related field with 5+ years teaching mathematics.
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary institution preferred.
• Commitment to multicultural understanding and educational success.

Responsibilities

• Teach online or face-to-face Developmental Mathematics courses.
• Meet class during assigned times and report grades.
• Develop course content and assess student learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Commitment to diverse cultures

Online teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Temp Part-time Faculty: Developmental Mathematics

• Posting Number: req35862
• 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.

UNM-Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Developmental Mathematics 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: Foundational Math, Intermediate Algebra

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience teaching mathematics at the middle school and/or high school levels

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 related field (Ph.D., MFA, etc.)
• New Mexico residence

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.

1. All unofficial academic transcripts
2. Resume or CV. Please include 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, 2026 - for Summer and Fall Semesters 2026; September 15, 2026 - for Spring Semester 2027.

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.

This posting will remain active until 3/15/2026. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

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.