TPT - Biology (SP, SU, FA27)

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking temporary, part-time faculty to teach Biology courses at the Valencia Branch. This recruitment begins in Spring 2027 with openings anticipated each semester depending on need.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque, Valencia Campus serves over 2,000 students and offers transfer, technical, and dual-credit programs. Applications accepted on a rolling basis with best consideration dates listed in the posting.

Qualifications

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

Education

Master's degree in Biology

Master's degree in related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Biology

Job description

Position Details

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

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Biology 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

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.

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.