Temp Parttime Faculty - First Year Experience

The University of New Mexico•Ranchos De Taos, NM

21h•Remote

About The Position

UNM-Taos’ Humanities Department invites applicants living in New Mexico to apply for Temporary Part-time Faculty positions (Adjunct) to teach a lower division course in First Year Experience (FYEX). This position will be hired on an as-needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. The specific course for Fall 2026 is FYEX 1110. First-Year Seminar: Introduction to UNM and Higher Education. (3) This course is designed to help students achieve greater success in college and in life. Students will learn many proven strategies for creating greater academic, professional, and personal success. Topics may include career exploration, time management, study and test-taking strategies to adapt to different learning environments, interpersonal relationships, wellness management, financial literacy, and campus and community resources.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the discipline or an appropriate subfield, or other academic preparation that includes coursework at least one level above the courses being taught.
Faculty may also be qualified through a combination of academic credentials, progress toward credentials, or equivalent tested experience, as determined by institutional policy.
When the master’s degree is in another discipline, a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline or subfield is typically used to establish qualification.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly community college experience.
Ability to teach proven strategies for creating greater academic, professional, and personal success.
Experience with learner-centered instructional practices.
Demonstrated experience in remote delivery of instruction.
Successful experience in practice or fieldwork (if applicable).
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach a lower division course in First Year Experience (FYEX).
Teach FYEX 1110. First-Year Seminar: Introduction to UNM and Higher Education.
Help students achieve greater success in college and in life by teaching proven strategies for academic, professional, and personal success.
Cover topics such as career exploration, time management, study and test-taking strategies, interpersonal relationships, wellness management, financial literacy, and campus and community resources.