SIPI Temp Parttime Faculty (Biology)

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico is recruiting temporary part-time adjunct faculty to teach Biology courses at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) during the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic years. SIPI is a National Indian Community College and Land Grant institution serving American Indian and Alaskan Native students. The teaching opportunities include General Biology Laboratory and Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory. Recruitment is ongoing to fill openings as needed by the program area. Faculty develop lesson plans and instructional guides, support safe laboratory practices, help set up and break down laboratory activities, and develop and implement assessments of learning outcomes. They also contribute student achievement data to program and course evaluations and maintain records of student proficiency, attendance, and other information required by course objectives and college policies. Faculty must hold one office hour per course per week and may participate in departmental meetings. Courses may be scheduled during the day, evenings, or weekends and may be delivered face-to-face, in hybrid, online, or hyflex formats. Faculty assigned to distance-learning courses must provide evidence of online teaching certification or demonstrate the ability to obtain the required institutional qualifications before instruction begins. A background security investigation and Bureau of Indian Education fingerprint check are required.

Requirements

Meet one of the following instructor qualification tracks, as determined in compliance with Higher Learning Commission standards and final review by the relevant Program Coordinator and Academic Dean: a master's degree or higher in Biology, a Biology sub-discipline, or a closely related field; or a combination of education, industry certifications, or extensive professional experience appropriate to the discipline.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to navigate digital learning tools and online learning management systems.
If assigned to online, hybrid, or hyflex instruction, provide evidence of online teaching certification or demonstrate the ability to obtain required institutional qualifications before instruction begins.
Complete a background security investigation and Bureau of Indian Education fingerprint check.
Submit a cover letter, official transcripts, references, and a resume or CV detailing professional employment, industry placements, teaching experience, relevant licenses, certifications, technical training, or peer-reviewed work.
For faculty appointments, provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements before initial employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a laboratory setting in a Natural Sciences discipline.
At least one year of post-secondary teaching experience.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating understanding of New Mexico's rich and varied cultures and supporting the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Familiarity with Brightspace is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned Biology courses, including General Biology Laboratory and/or Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory.
Develop lesson plans and other guides to train and lead students in their academic field.
Ensure safe laboratory practices and train students in the safe use of laboratory equipment and materials.
Contribute to setting up and breaking down laboratory activities.
Develop and implement assessment plans to demonstrate learning outcomes.
Contribute student achievement data to support program and course evaluations.
Maintain records of student proficiency, attendance, and other information consistent with course objectives and college policies.
Maintain one office hour per course per week.
May participate in departmental meetings.