TPT - Astronomy (SP, SU, FA27)

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 level Astronomy courses at the Valencia Branch.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, UNM-Valencia operates as a two-year campus with transfer, technical programs, adult education, and dual credit offerings to local high schools and communities.

Best consideration dates apply: Oct 1, 2026 for Spring 2027, Mar 1, 2027 for Summer 2027, and Apr 1, 2027 for Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Astronomy or related field with 18 graduate credits in Astronomy.
• One year experience teaching at a post-secondary institution.
• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Astronomy or related field preferred.
• Experience and/or certification to teach online.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1000-2000 level Astronomy courses at UNM Valencia Campus.
• Contribute to Valencia Campus as temporary, part-time faculty.
• Engage in student mentoring and course development as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Astronomy

Master's degree in related field + 18 grad credits in Astronomy

Job description

Posting Number

req37824

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Adjunct

Hiring Department

Valencia Branch

Academic Location

Valencia Branch

Campus

Valencia

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 UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary, part‑time faculty to teach 1000-2000 Level Astronomy Courses. This will be a continuous recruitment starting in the spring 2027 semester. The posting will remain open, and applicants will be selected as needed per semester.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two‑year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

For best consideration please apply by end‑of‑day by these dates:

October 1, 2026 for Spring Semester 2027

March 01, 2027 for Summer 2027

April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Astronomy, or
  Master's degree in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Astronomy.
• One year experience teaching at a
  post‑secondary institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Astronomy or
  related field.
• Experience and/or certification
  to teach online.
• Demonstrated excellence in
  teaching at 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.

For Best Consideration

Please see Position Summary for best consideration dates. 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.

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