Temp Parttime Faculty - Early Childhood Education Instructor

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center; Ranchos de Taos (NM); Remote; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Faculty member to teach an engaging course in Early Childhood Education. This role involves delivering remote synchronous instruction to students, fostering their understanding of contemporary educational issues and preparing them for professional roles in education. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and significant teaching experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity and student success. Join a supportive environment that values innovative teaching methods and contributes to the educational landscape in New Mexico.

Benefits

Flexible teaching schedule

Access to university resources

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field required.
• 5+ years of teaching experience in elementary or secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDUC 1120 Introduction to Education course online.
• Engage with students in real-time remote instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

Remote instruction

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty - Early Childhood Education Instructor

Posting Number: req32794

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: Taos Branch

Academic Location: Taos Branch Campus Taos

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:

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 in 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:

• 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.

Required documents include:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. 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 Consideration: This 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,