TPT - Biology (SP26, SU26, FA26)

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NA

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus invites applications for temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 level Biology courses. This ongoing recruitment starts Spring 2026, with selections made per semester at the Valencia Branch location.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Biology or related field with 18 graduate biology credits and one year of post-secondary teaching. Preference given to candidates with PhD/ABD, online teaching credits, and demonstrated teaching

Qualifications

• Master's in Biology or related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Biology.
• Experience teaching at a post-secondary institution.
• Preferred: PhD, ABD, or EdD in Biology or related field.
• Preferred: online teaching experience and demonstrated teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1000-2000 level Biology courses at UNM-Valencia Campus.
• Contribute to student success and campus teaching initiatives.
• Participate in service to the Valencia Branch and program coordination.

Education

Master's in Biology or related field

18 graduate credit hours in Biology

One year teaching experience at post-secondary

Online teaching experience (preferred)

Job description

Posting Number

req34597

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 Spring 2026 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, apply by:

• 10/15/2025 for Spring 2026
• 03/01/2026 for Summer 2026
• 04/01/2026 for Fall 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's in Biology, or Master's
  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

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.

Equal Opportunity 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.