Temp Parttime Faculty - Geography (GIS)

University of New Mexico; Ranchos de Taos (NM); Hybrid; USD 3,500 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Taos Branch invites applicants for a Temporary Part-Time Geography (GIS Science) Faculty (Adjunct) to teach in Spring and Fall 2027. This posting is primarily for face-to-face instruction with potential remote delivery.

The position is hired on an as-needed basis based on enrollment, course offerings, and graduation requirements, teaching GEOG 1115 and GEOG 1115 L, with a base salary per credit hour between $1,157.97 and $1,240.17.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the discipline or subfield.
• Completed program of study with coursework at least one level above the courses taught (e.g., 18 graduate credits).

Responsibilities

• Teach GEOG 1115 and GEOG 1115 L courses face-to-face with potential remote delivery.
• Hired on an as-needed basis based on enrollment, course offerings and graduation requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Remote delivery experience

Education

Master's degree in geography or related field

18 graduate credits or higher in discipline

Job description

Posting Number

req38097

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 U NM invites applicants to apply for a Temporary Part-Time Geography (GIS Science) Faculty (Adjunct) member to teach for Spring and Fall 2027. This posting is primarily for face-to-face instruction and potentially some remote delivery of courses.

This position will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. The specific courses include, but are not limited to, the following:

GEOG 1115

Explore the principles of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and its applications in solving human, natural, and socio-environmental challenges. Learn to evaluate geospatial data and technologies; analyze their significance, implications, and applications; and communicate insights effectively. Topics include map use, spatial data analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

GEOG 1115 L

Gain hands-on field and laboratory experience with geospatial tools, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Manage, collect, analyze, interpret, and visualize spatial data to solve real-world problem, and develop your own GIScience research report.

We propose a base salary of $1,157.97 to $1,240.17 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 the discipline or subfield in which they are applying to teach.
• Applicant must have completed a program of study in the discipline or subfield in which they teach, with coursework at least one level above that of the courses being taught or developed (e.g., completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach or tested experience that is determined to be equivalent to the degree).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly a community college.
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in remote delivery of instruction.

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 10/28/2026. 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.

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