Temp Parttime Faculty - SHS 2026

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks qualified Adjunct faculty in Speech & Hearing Sciences to teach undergraduate and graduate courses for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and/or Summer 2027. Instructors will handle all class responsibilities, including meetings, curriculum delivery, grading, and outcome assessments.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences; preferred applicants may hold a doctoral degree, ASHA certification, and substantial teaching experience across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech and Hearing Sciences or subfield.
• Preferred: Doctorate in SHS or related field.
• Preferred: ASHA certification and post-secondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in SHS.
• Deliver course curriculum and grade assignments.
• Assess student learning outcomes as outlined by department chair.
• Meet with classes during scheduled times and report grades.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course delivery

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Speech and Hearing Sciences

Doctorate in Speech and Hearing Sciences or related field

Tools

ASHA certification

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty - SHS 2026

Position Summary

The Speech & Hearing Sciencesdepartment at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring AdjunctFaculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Fall 2026, Spring2027, and/or Summer 2027 Semesters.

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

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teachcourses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to thesubject areas covered in the following UNM courses:

• SHS 302: Introduction to Communication Disorders
• SHS 430: Child language development
• SHS 431: Child language disorders
• Hearing Science
• SHS 310: Anatomy & Physiology

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Speech & Hearing Sciences department is seekingqualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduatelevel classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors areresponsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilitieswill include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assignedtimes, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments,reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chairof the department.

Positions are contingent upon need each semesteras determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current courseschedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may befilled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop oradd courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will reportto the Chair of the Speech & Hearing Sciences department

Best Consideration Dates

Forbest consideration, please apply by the following dates:

• Fall2026 semester – August 21, 2026 for 2nd 8 week courses and/or intersession courses
• Spring2027 semester – November 15, 2026
• Summer2027 semester – March 15, 2027

Qualifications

List both the minimum and preferred qualifications within this text box.

Minimum Qualifications: The minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines.

• Master’s Degree or higher in Speech and Hearing Sciences or subfield for which you are applying;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified SLP through ASHA
• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield
• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
• Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)
• 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.

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 7/15/2026. 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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.