Temporary Part-Time Faculty: Geography & Environmental Studies

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential eligibility for UNM benefits

Opportunity to teach a variety of courses

Engagement with diverse students

Job summary

A public research university in Albuquerque is seeking temporary part-time faculty for the Geography & Environmental Studies Department. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in diverse geographical subjects. Responsibilities include delivering curriculum, grading assignments, and engaging with students. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Geography or related field, with teaching experience preferred. Flexible scheduling and the opportunity to enrich students' understanding of New Mexico's cultures are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree or higher in Geography or related field.
• Two years of professional experience preferred.
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary institution is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Geography.
• Develop and grade assignments, report grades, assessing student learning.
• Meet with classes during assigned times.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject matter expertise in Geography

Multimodal teaching capabilities

Education

Master’s Degree in Geography or related field

18 graduate credit hours in relevant subjects

18 graduate credit hours in the discipline

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Faculty: Geography & Environmental Studies

Posting Number: req35701

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: Geography & Environmental Studies (860B)

Academic Location: College of Arts & Sciences

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

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

Position Summary

The Geography and Environmental Studies Department at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 Semesters.

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

• GEOG 1115: Maps and GIScience
• GEOG 1160: Home Planet: Land, Water, and Life
• GEOG 1165: People and Place
• GEOG 1175: World Regions
• GEOG 381L: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• GEOG 427/527: Introduction to Programming for GIS
• GEOG 475/575: Geography of New Mexico and the Southwest
• GEOG 581L: Introduction to GIS for Graduate Students

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Geography and Environmental Studies Department is seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department or Director of the program.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, 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 Chair of Geography and Environmental Studies.

Best Consideration Dates

For best consideration, please apply by the following dates:

• Fall 2026 semester – July 15, 2026
• Spring 2027 semester – November 15, 2026
• Summer 2027 semester – March 15, 2027

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Geography or subfield for which you are applying;
• or Master’s degree or higher in a field other than Geography that is related to the position for which you are applying;
• or Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield
2. An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
3. Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
4. Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)
5. 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.

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.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.
• Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note: Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time period covered by this posting.

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 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.

EEO Statement

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.