TPT - Physics (FA26 - SP27) at University of New Mexico – Los Lunas, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35773

Working Title:
TPT - Physics (FA26 - SP27)

Position Summary:
UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for a temporarypart-time faculty member to teach Physics courses at the 1000-2000 collegelevel in the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semester(s). Positionsare contingent upon the need of each semester as determined by studentenrollment levels and current course offerings.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque inrural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is atwo-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as acommunity college in the region and is designated a Hispanic ServingInstitution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campusoffers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, andDual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. Thefaculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester. UNMhas earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for itsworkplace policies.

For best consideration, please apply by:

April 1, 2026 for Fall 2026

October 1, 2026 for Spring 2027
Campus:
Valencia

Benefits Eligble:
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Valencia Branch

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Adjunct
Hiring Department:
Valencia Branch

Academic Location:
Valencia Branch
Benefits Eligible:
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
For Best Consideration Date:
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.

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a CV. Only complete application packages will be considered.
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.Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's in Phsyics, or Master's in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Physics
• Experience teaching at a post-secondary institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Physics or related field
• At least one year of successful teaching experience at 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