Temp Parttime Faculty-SIPI

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging teaching environment

Support for diverse student body

Ongoing recruitment for teaching opportunities

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Albuquerque is seeking Temporary Part-time Faculty for the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) to teach various courses. Applicants must possess at least a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s in specific fields with relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, assessing student outcomes, and maintaining academic records. This position supports a diverse student body and provides an engaging teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required for teaching at the college level.
• Experience with online teaching platforms is preferred.
• Two years teaching experience required for specific disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and guides for courses.
• Implement assessment plans to demonstrate learning outcomes.
• Assess student outcomes and maintain proficiency records.
• Maintaining statistical records/data of student proficiency and attendance and other records consistent with course objectives and college policies.
• Adjunct Faculty are required to hold one office hour per course per week and may participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to navigate online learning management systems

Training in online instruction

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Vision Care technology + 2 years teaching experience

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty‑SIPI

The University of New Mexico is seeking candidates for Temporary Part‑Time Adjunct Faculty to teach courses at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) for the 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 Academic Years. Located on Albuquerque’s Westside at 9169 Coors Blvd NW, SIPI is a National Indian Community College and Land Grant institution serving American Indian and Alaskan Native students. The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute prepares culturally diverse students as life‑long learners through partnerships with tribes, employers, and other organizations. SIPI establishes a strong educational foundation for student success.

We are currently recruiting for Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in:

• C.A.D.D.
• Mathematics
• Natural Resources Management
• Network Management
• Pre‑Engineering
• Psychology
• Vision Care Technology
• Range Science

More detailed course information can be found in the SIPI Catalogue. This is an ongoing recruitment to fill teaching opportunities as needed by the program area.

These positions involve:

• Developing lesson plans and other guides required to meet the goal of training and leading students in their field of academic study.
• Developing and implementing assessment plans to demonstrate learning outcomes.
• Assessment of student outcomes for courses and programs.
• Maintaining statistical records/data of student proficiency and attendance and other records consistent with course objectives and college policies.
• Adjunct Faculty are required to hold one office hour per course per week and may participate in departmental meetings.

For Spring 2026 the Best Consideration Date is January 20, 2026.

A background security investigation and fingerprint check by the Bureau of Indian Education is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications to teach or develop courses in the field or sub‑field for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty; must possess at minimum:

• A Master's degree in the discipline or sub‑field, or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Vision Care technology will meet the minimum degree criteria for these topics only in combination with two years’ teaching experience at an undergraduate/post‑secondary level in the subject to be taught.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to navigate online learning management systems (Brightspace) and digital learning tools.
• Training in online instruction must be completed prior to teaching an online course.

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.

To apply please attach Resume or CV, Transcripts, and Cover Letter. If you are the successful candidate, you will be asked to provide official transcripts. Note that your cover letter must indicate which discipline(s) you are interested in teaching and how your education and experience satisfies the qualifications described above. These positions are located at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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

Please refer to the job description for the best consideration date. 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.