Temp Parttime Faculty - Early Childhood Education Instructor

University of New Mexico; Ranchos de Taos (NM); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Adjunct Faculty member to teach a course on education. This role offers the opportunity to connect with students in a meaningful way, fostering their understanding of contemporary issues in education. The position is primarily remote, allowing for flexible teaching arrangements. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, significant teaching experience, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of education and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field required.
• 5+ years of hands-on teaching experience in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDUC 1120 Introduction to Education course.
• Deliver instruction remotely and engage with students in real-time.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Remote Instruction

Commitment to Diversity

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Posting Numberreq32794
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeAdjunct
Hiring DepartmentTaos Branch
Academic LocationTaos Branch
CampusTaos
Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

The UNM-Taos Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applicants to apply for a Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct) member to teach the following course for Summer 2025. This posting is primarily for Remote Synchronous (teaching online to students real time) instruction.

These positions will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. The specific course is as follows:

EDUC 1120 Introduction to Education
This course is designed as a bridge between your role as a student and as a professional in the world of education. You will reflect on your work as an Early Experience Student, and will gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will prepare you to be a professional in the field of education.

Catalog Description: An exploration of contemporary issues around diversity, culture, and education in New Mexico. The course is of special interest to students considering a teaching career. Projects in schools and/or community sites are part of requirements.

The base salary is $1,017.60 to $1,100.63 per credit hour depending on successful candidates' qualifications. This posting is for both face to face and remote delivery of courses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

To teach or develop courses in the field or subfield for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met in these ways:

• Master's degree in Elementary or Secondary education or a subfield of education such as Educational Leadership or an area of concentration such as language, mathematics and social studies. Applicant must have at least completed a bachelor's in education or secondary with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in education or a subfield.
• At least 5 years hands-on teaching experience in either an elementary or secondary school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly a community college.
• Demonstrated experience in remote delivery of instruction.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Taught more than 5 years in a classroom with children or youth or took on a leadership role within a school setting, such as, but not limited to a literacy coach or assistant principal.

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.

o CV
o Cover Letter.
o Unofficial graduate level transcripts will be accepted with application but we will need official
graduate level transcripts if you are selected for hire.

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.

For Best ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until 4/1/2025. 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.