Temp Part-Time Faculty in Human Services

University of New Mexico • Gallup, NM

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch Nursing and Human Services Division is seeking a qualified temporary part-time faculty member to teach lower division classes in various courses or topics. The position involves teaching face-to-face and/or online courses in disciplines such as Interviewing Techniques, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Professional Issues in Human Services, and Introduction to Human Services and Social Work. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of teaching, including content delivery, assignment development, grading, and student learning assessment. Positions are contingent upon departmental needs, student enrollment, and course offerings each semester. The UNM Gallup Branch aims to provide high-quality education tailored to the unique needs and multicultural backgrounds of its community, offering community education, career and technical education, and transfer programs.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in any of those fields previously listed.
• Ability to teach in disciplines such as HMSV 1120 - Interviewing Techniques, HMSV 2215 - Adolescence Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment, HMSV 2270 - Substance Abuse in Families, HMSV 2320 - Professional Issues in Human Services, HMSV 2998 - Substance Abuse Counseling Field Experience, HMSV 2230 - Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling, SOWK 2110 - Introduction to Human Services and Social Work, HCHS 140 - Introduction to Substance Abuse, HMSV 1110 - Group Dynamics, FCST 1120 - Introduction to Family and Child Studies, FCST 2130 - Marriage and Family Relationships.
• Provide an updated curriculum vitae.
• Provide transcript(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications.
• Provide a cover letter indicating discipline(s) of interest, availability, and how education satisfies minimum qualifications.
• Provide three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
• Provide official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to initial employment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• One or more years college or adult teaching experience at a branch/community college or similar institution.
• Clinical experiences in the area of expertise such as child welfare, mental health, public health, diabetes prevention or domestic violence etc.
• Clinical experience in area of substance abuse.
• Has a license through the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board.
• Demonstrated ability to work in groups in a collaborative atmosphere.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied culture of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face and/or online lower division courses (1000/2000 Level).
• Meet with the class during assigned times, which may include evenings or weekends.
• Deliver course content.
• Develop assignments.
• Grade assignments.
• Report grades.
• Assess student learning as outlined by the division chair.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level