Temp Parttime Faculty: Developmental Mathematics

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential eligibility for UNM benefits

Job summary

The University of New Mexico, located in Los Alamos, is seeking Temporary Part-Time faculty for Developmental Mathematics courses for the Summer 2026 semester. This role involves teaching both online and face-to-face classes and requires a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related field along with relevant teaching experience. Compensation is $1,135.26 per credit hour. Candidates are preferred to reside in New Mexico. The position emphasizes teaching excellence and responsiveness to student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates residing in New Mexico.
• Successful teaching experience in post-secondary institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and/or face-to-face Developmental Mathematics courses.
• Meet with the class during assigned times and deliver course content.
• Assess student learning and report grades.

Skills

Teaching Mathematics

Online Teaching

Classroom Management

Student Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Math Education

Bachelor's degree in related field with 5 years teaching experience

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Benefits Eligible

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

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 Developmental Mathematics 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:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.