Biology Instructor (Adjunct)

Posting Numberreq37825 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentValencia Branch Academic LocationValencia Branch CampusValencia Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryThe UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 Level Biology Courses. This will be a continuous recruitment starting in the spring 2027 semester. The posting will remain open, and applicants will be selected as needed per semester.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

For best consideration please apply by end-of-day by these dates:
October 1, 2026 for Spring Semester 2027
March 01, 2027 for Summer 2027
April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biology, or Master's degree in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Biology.
• One year experience teaching at a post-secondary institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Biology or related field.
• Experience and/or certification to teach online.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a post-secondary institution.
• 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.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To apply, please include a cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best ConsiderationSee Position Summary for best consideration dates. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

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