TPT - Geology (SU26 - SP27)

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico-Valencia is seeking a temporary, part-time geology faculty member to teach Geology courses at the 1000-2000 level during Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027. Positions contingent on enrollment and course offerings and located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in Valencia County.

The role emphasizes teaching excellence at a two-year branch campus serving a diverse student body with options in transfer programs, technical programs, and adult education.

Qualifications

• Master's in Geology is required.
• One year of post-secondary teaching experience is required.

Skills

Geology

Teaching experience

Education

Master's in Geology

Master's in related field with 18 graduate credits in Geology

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Number: req35768
• 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

UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for a temporary
part-time faculty member to teach Geology courses at the 1000-2000 college
level in the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027 semester(s). Positions
are contingent upon the need of each semester as determined by student
enrollment levels and current course offerings.
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. UNM
has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its
workplace policies.

For best consideration, please apply by:

March 1, 2026 for Summer 2026

April 1, 2026 for Fall 2026

October 1, 2026 for Spring 2027

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Geology 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

This posting will remain active until . 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.