SIPI Temp Parttime Faculty (Biology)

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico is recruiting temporary part-time adjunct faculty to teach General Biology Laboratory and Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory 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 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving American Indian and Alaskan Native students. This is an ongoing recruitment to fill teaching opportunities as needed. The role includes developing lesson plans, supporting student learning, ensuring safe laboratory practices, training students to use laboratory equipment and materials safely, and assisting with the setup and breakdown of laboratory activities. Faculty develop and implement assessment plans, contribute student achievement data for course and program evaluations, and maintain records of student proficiency, attendance, and other information consistent with course objectives and college policies. Faculty also maintain one office hour per course per week and may participate in departmental meetings. Courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends and may be delivered face-to-face, in hybrid, online, or hyflex formats. Faculty assigned to distance learning must provide evidence of online teaching certification or demonstrate the ability to obtain the required institutional qualifications before instruction begins. The position is located at SIPI in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A background security investigation and Bureau of Indian Education fingerprint check are required.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a master's degree or higher in Biology, a Biology sub-discipline, or another closely related field; or a combination of education, industry certifications, or extensive professional experience appropriate to the discipline.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Be 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.
Submit a cover letter, official transcripts, list of references, and a resume or CV detailing complete professional employment, industry placements, and teaching history, including specific courses, locations, and dates.
Provide relevant licenses, industry-recognized certifications, non-credit technical training, or peer-reviewed work when applicable to substantiate equivalent field expertise.
Complete a background security investigation and fingerprint check by the Bureau of Indian Education.
Applicants appointed to a UNM faculty position must 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 teaching experience at a post-secondary institution.
A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university's mission of serving local and global communities.
Experience with Brightspace is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 the setup and breakdown of laboratory activities.
Develop and implement assessment plans to demonstrate learning outcomes.
Contribute student achievement data to support program and course evaluations.
Maintain statistical records and data concerning student proficiency and attendance, along with other records consistent with course objectives and college policies.
Maintain one office hour per course per week.
Participate in departmental meetings as applicable.