TPT - Chicano/a Studies (FA26)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking temporary, part-time faculty to teach Chicano/a Studies courses for Fall 2026. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in Valencia County, UNM-Valencia is a two-year branch campus serving the local community.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Chicano/a Studies or related field and at least one year of post-secondary teaching experience; online teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chicano/a Studies or related field is required.
• At least one year of experience teaching at a post-secondary institution is preferred.
• Experience and/or certification to teach online is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate understanding of the cultures of New Mexico and to serve the university's mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chicano/a Studies courses at UNM-Valencia Campus.
• Contribute to teaching excellence and student success at Valencia Campus.

Education

Master's degree in Chicano/a Studies or related field

Job description

Posting Numberreq36084
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeAdjunct
Hiring DepartmentValencia Branch
Academic LocationValencia Branch
CampusValencia

• Benefits EligibleAdjunct 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 Chicano/a Studies courses. This will be a Fall 2026 recruitment.

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 vocational programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro.

Best Consideration Dates

For best consideration please apply by these dates: April 1, 2026 for Fall 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's
  degree in Chicano/a Studies or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• At
  least one year of experience teaching at a post-secondary institution
• Experience
  and/or certification to teach online
• 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

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 4/1/2026. 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.

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.