Temp Parttime Faculty: Native American Studies

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 20,436 - 30,644; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico’s UNM-Los Alamos campus is seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty to teach Native American Studies courses online and/or in person. Positions are contingent on enrollment and course offerings and may be filled or elided each semester.

Preference given to candidates residing in New Mexico, with online or on-site teaching arrangements. Compensation is $1,135.26 per credit hour for adjunct faculty at UNM-Los Alamos.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in the discipline or related field.
• Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division Native American Studies courses.
• Meet with class during assigned times and deliver content.
• Develop assignments and grade coursework.
• Report grades and assess student learning as directed by the Program Coordinator.

Education

Master's degree in Native American Studies or related field

18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield

Job description

Position Summary

UNM-Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Native American Studies 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 Native American Studies. 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 the specified discipline. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they teach including meeting with the class during assigned times, content delivery, assignment development, grading, 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 online or in person, depending on circumstances.

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 Native American Studies for which you are applying are determined by the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty and must be met by one of the following ways:

• Master's Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying OR
• 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

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.

1. All unofficial academic transcripts
2. Resume or CV, including the names and contact information of three professional references
3. Letter of Application that explains: a) how your credentials and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications listed in this posting; b) your teaching philosophy; and c) your availability to teach face‑to‑face and/or online classes

For best consideration please apply by this date: March 15, 2026 – for Summer and Fall Semesters 2026; September 15, 2026 – for Spring Semester 2027.

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 3/15/2026. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.