Temp Parttime Faculty: History

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 1,563,576; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Possible eligibility for certain UNM benefits

Job summary

A higher education institution in Los Alamos seeks temporary part-time faculty to teach History courses. Responsibilities include delivering content, developing assignments, and assessing student learning. Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline or have completed significant graduate coursework. Teaching experience and online instruction skills are preferred. Compensation is based on $1,135.26 per credit hour, with potential benefits available for adjunct faculty.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the class during assigned times.
• Deliver course content and develop assignments.
• Assess student learning as outlined by the Program Coordinator.

Skills

Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution

Online teaching experience

Commitment to understanding cultures

Education

Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline

18 graduate credit hours in relevant discipline

Job description

Position Summary

UNM‑Los Alamos anticipates hiring temporary part‑time faculty to teach online and/or face‑to‑face History 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 US History I and II, Western Civilizations I and II, and other History courses.

UNM‑Los Alamos is a two‑year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 90 miles northwest of Albuquerque. The campus 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. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of each class they teach, including meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering content, developing assignments, grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning as outlined by the Program Coordinator. Strong preference is given to candidates who reside in New Mexico. Classes may be offered online 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. Candidates selected 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

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• A master’s degree or higher in a discipline other than that for which you are applying, and successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating 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 subfield (Ph.D., MFA, etc.).
• New Mexico residence.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.