TPT - Chemistry (SP, SU, FA27)

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,684,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus seeks temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 level Chemistry courses. This is a continuous recruitment for Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027, with selections per semester.

Location is Valencia County, NM, a rural campus serving about 2,000 students per semester. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Chemistry (or related field with 18 graduate credits in Chemistry) and one year of post-secondary teaching experience;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field with 18 graduate credits in Chemistry.
• At least 1 year of teaching at a post-secondary institution.
• Preferred: PhD, ABD, or EdD in Chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1000–2000 level Chemistry courses at UNM Valencia Campus.
• Contribute to online teaching capabilities and student success.
• Engage in service to the campus and community as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD/ABD/EdD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Online teaching certification

Job description

Position Summary

The UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 Level Chemistry 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 Chemistry, or Master's degree in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry.
• One year experience teaching at a post-secondary institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Chemistry 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.

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.