Temp Parttime Faculty - Geography (GIS) in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Temp Parttime Faculty - Geography (GIS)Posting Number req38097
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Adjunct
Hiring Department Taos Branch
Academic Location Taos Branch
Campus: Taos
Benefits Eligible Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

The U NM invites applicants to apply for a Temporary Part-Time Geography (GIS Science) Faculty (Adjunct) member to teach for Spring and Fall 2027. T his posting is primarily for face-to-face instruction and potentially some remote delivery of courses.

This position will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. The specific courses include, but are not limited to, the following:

GEOG 1115

Explore the principles of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and its applications in solving human, natural, and socio-environmental challenges. Learn to evaluate geospatial data and technologies; analyze their significance, implications, and applications; and communicate insights effectively. Topics include map use, spatial data analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

GEOG 1115 L

Gain hands-on field and laboratory experience with geospatial tools, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Manage, collect, analyze, interpret, and visualize spatial data to solve real-world problem, and develop your own GIScience research report.

We propose a base salary of $ 1,157.97 to $1,240.17 per credit hour depending on successful candidates qualifications. This posting is for both face to face and remote delivery of courses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

To teach or develop courses in the field or subfield for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commissions accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met in these ways:

• Masters degree in the discipline or subfield in which they are applying to teach.
• Applicant must have completed a program of study in the discipline or subfield in which they teach, with coursework at least one level above that of the courses being taught or developed (e.g., completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach or tested experience that is determined to be equivalent to the degree).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly a community college.
• 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
  
• Demonstrated experience in remote delivery of instruction.

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.

Please attach the following:o CV, o Cover Letter, o Unofficial graduate level transcripts will be accepted with application but we will need official graduate level transcripts if you are selected for hire.

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 Consideration This posting will remain active until 10/28/2026. 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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.