Temp Parttime Faculty: Spanish

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (CA); Hybrid; USD 1,564,000 - 1,565,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos is seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty to teach Spanish online and/or in person at the 1000 or 2000 level. Positions are contingent on enrollment and offered for Summer 2026 and beyond.

Strong candidates will have a Master’s in Spanish or related graduate coursework, and the ability to teach online or face-to-face. Preference given to New Mexico residents; duties include teaching, grading, and reporting student progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or 18 graduate credits in Spanish or related field.
• Experience teaching Spanish at the higher education level preferred.
• Ability to teach online and/or in-person courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Spanish courses online and/or face-to-face at the 1000 or 2000 level.
• Meet class times, develop content, assign and grade work, and report grades.
• Assess student learning in alignment with program expectations.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Spanish

18 graduate credit hours in Spanish or related field

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty: Spanish

Posting Numberreq35897Employment TypeFacultyFaculty TypeAdjunctHiring DepartmentLos Alamos BranchAcademic LocationLos Alamos BranchCampusLos AlamosBenefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

UNM-Los Alamos anticipates hiring Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Spanish 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 the following subjects: Spanish I and II; Spanish for Heritage Learners

UNM-Los Alamos is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 90 miles northwest of Albuquerque. UNM-Los Alamos 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. UNM-LA instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, 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 on-line 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. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications to teach or develop courses in Spanish for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:

1. Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying OR
2. 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 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
• Online teaching experience
• Terminal degree in the discipline or subfield (Ph.D., MFA, etc.)
• New Mexico residence

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 ConsiderationThis 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.

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.