About the position
The University of New Mexico (UNM) Los Alamos is seeking to hire Temporary Part-Time faculty to teach online and/or face-to-face Anthropology courses at the 1000 or 2000 level. This recruitment is ongoing and will continue into the Summer 2024 semester. The availability of positions is contingent upon student enrollment levels and current course offerings, meaning that positions may be filled or eliminated each semester based on these factors. Applicants who are hired from this requisition will also be considered for future openings as they arise. The Los Alamos Branch of UNM is a two-year campus located approximately 90 miles northwest of Albuquerque, focusing on teaching excellence and providing academic transfer courses, as well as vocational and technical courses to the local community. Instructors at UNM-Los Alamos are responsible for all aspects of the courses they teach, which includes meeting with students during assigned class times, delivering course content, developing assignments, grading, reporting grades, and assessing student learning as outlined by the Program Coordinator. Strong preference will be given to candidates who reside in New Mexico, and classes may be offered either online or in person depending on the circumstances. Further details regarding employment can be found in the UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Handbook. The positions are subject to the needs of the department each semester, which are determined by student enrollment levels and the current course offering matrix. Selected candidates will report to the Program Coordinator overseeing the curriculum area they are teaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach online and/or face-to-face Anthropology courses at the 1000 or 2000 level.
- Meet with students during assigned class times.
- Deliver course content effectively.
- Develop assignments and grading criteria.
- Grade assignments and report grades in a timely manner.
- Assess student learning as outlined by the Program Coordinator.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Anthropology or a related subfield.
- A master's degree or higher in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Anthropology or a related field.
Nice-to-haves
- Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
- Experience in online teaching.
- Terminal degree in Anthropology or a related subfield (Ph.D., MFA, etc.).
- Residence in New Mexico.
Benefits
- Adjunct faculty may be eligible for certain UNM benefits in some cases.
