TPT - Native American Studies (SP27)
About The Position
The Social Sciences Division at UNM-Valencia anticipates hiring a temporary, part-time faculty member to teach one Native American Studies course at the 1000 college level in Spring 2027. The position is contingent on student enrollment and current course offerings, and may be filled or eliminated up to the deadline for students to add or drop courses. UNM-Valencia is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico that functions as a community college and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. Located in rural Valencia County about 30 miles south of Albuquerque, the campus serves students from Valencia and Socorro Counties through academic transfer, technical vocational, Adult Basic Education, and dual-credit programs. Faculty and staff serve approximately 2,000 students per semester. UNM has received platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies. For best consideration, applicants should apply by December 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the official UNMJobs site. Required application materials are a cover letter specifying preferred mode of delivery, curriculum vitae, copy of an unofficial graduate transcript, a recent syllabus used in a related course, and one or more student or supervisor evaluations of college-level teaching performance. Appointees must provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements before initial employment. Applicants will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they state in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Native American Studies or a related field.
- One semester of Native American Studies teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Native American Studies or a related field.
- One year of Native American Studies teaching experience at a community college.
- One year of teaching experience using Canvas.
- Excellence in teaching, documented through student or supervisor evaluations.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, and experience working with broadly diverse communities.
Responsibilities
- Teach one Native American Studies course at the 1000 college level in Spring 2027.
Benefits
- Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases; see the Benefits home page for more information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
