Temp Parttime Faculty - Biology

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Biology department at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 Semesters. Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM courses: BIOL 419/519: SW Field Ecology BIOL 351: Microbiology BIOL 302C: Genetics BIOL 2225: Anatomy and Physiology II Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses. The Biology department is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department or Director of the program. Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Chair of the Biology department.

Requirements

Master's Degree or higher in Biology or subfield for which you are applying
Master's degree or higher in a field other than Biology that is related to the position for which you are applying
Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example).

Nice To Haves

Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Meeting with the class during assigned times
Delivering the course curriculum
Developing and grading assignments
Reporting grades
Assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department or Director of the program