TPT - Plumbing, Electric, HVACR (FA26)

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 seeks temporary, part-time faculty to teach Trades courses in Plumbing, Electric, and HVACR for Fall 2026. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in Valencia County, the Valencia Campus operates as a two-year branch focused on career and transfer programs.

A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Trades or related field is required; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Trades or related field.
• Preferred: at least one year of teaching experience.
• Commitment to cultivate understanding of New Mexico's cultures and serve local/global communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Trades courses in Plumbing, Electric and HVACR.
• Engage inFall 2026 recruitment and participate in department activities.
• Contribute to teaching excellence and student success at UNM-Valencia Campus.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Trades or related field

Job description

Posting Number

req36265

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 Trades courses in Plumbing, Electric and HVACR. 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. The faculty and staff serve a
student body of approximately 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 these
dates:
April 24, 2026 for Fall
2026

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's
  Degree (or tested experience or credentialing) in Construction Trades or
  related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• At
  least one year of teaching experience.
• 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 4/24/2026. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.