Temporary Part Time Faculty in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Temporary Part Time FacultyPosting Number req35486
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Adjunct
Hiring Department Department of Special Education (971A)
Academic Location College of Education
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
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

TheDepartment of Special Education seeks to hire temporary part-time faculty toteach graduate and undergraduate courses in Special Education.

TheDepartment of Special Education is committed to addressing issues ofsignificant educational importance to individuals with disabilities. We aim to increasethe number of highly qualified and fully credentialed special educationprofessionals who will provide services to children and adults with disabilitiesthroughout the state of New Mexico and beyond.

Positionsare contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment,course offering, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may befilled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to add ordrop classes. Candidates who areselected for these positions will report to the Special Education Department Chair.

Applicantsare encouraged to indicate which semester they prefer to teach. These positionswill remain open until they are filled.

Qualifications

List both the minimum and preferred qualifications within this text box.

Minimum Qualifications: The minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines.

• Masters in Special Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or terminal degree in the area related to the course.
• Scholarly work in an area relevant to the course.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching PreK-12.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching adult learners.
• Robust formal academic preparation in working with individuals with disabilities in inclusive settings.
• Extensive experience working with individuals with a wide range of special education needs in inclusive settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reside in New Mexico.
• Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as face-to-face, hybrid, and online)
  Licensure or certification in related areas, e.g., teaching, BCBA, EDAG, leadership/administration.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate anunderstanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the successof 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.

A complete application will include: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and official transcript copies uploaded to the application.

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 . 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.