Temp Parttime Faculty-Psychology in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Temp Parttime Faculty-Psychology
Posting Number req37341
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Adjunct
Hiring Department Psychology Department (765A)
Academic Location College of Arts & Sciences
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 Psychology is seeking qualified temporary, part-time faculty.Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, with positions filledbased on budget availability, course enrollment, and departmental needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

• Teaching and facilitating undergraduate psychology courses.
• Preparing, administering, and grading assignments, quizzes, midterm examinations, and final examinations.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining course materials and instructional content.
• Coordinating course activities, including class schedules and examinations, as needed.
• Maintaining accurate student records and submitting grades in accordance with University policies and deadlines.
• Holding scheduled office hours and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assessing student learning outcomes and participating in departmental assessment activities, as appropriate.
• Performing other instructional duties and responsibilities consistent with the position.

Facultyare responsible for all aspects of the courses they teach, including meetingwith classes during assigned times, delivering course content, developing andgrading assignments, submitting final grades, and assessing student learningoutcomes as outlined by the department.

• Teachingassignments are based on departmental needs and are subject to change.

Appointment Information:

• Appointmentsare contingent upon departmental need each semester, as determined by studentenrollment, the current course offering schedule, and instructional demanddriven by graduation requirements.

Forbest consideration, please apply by the following priority deadlines:

• Spring 2027: November 13, 2026
• Summer 2027: April 15, 2027
• Fall 2028: June 15, 2028

Applicantsinterested in being considered for multiple semesters should indicate theirsemester preferences in their cover letter.

Qualifications

To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher Learning Commissions accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:

1. Masters Degree or higher in Psychologyor subfield for which you are applying;

Or

M asters degree or higher in a field other than Psychology that is related to the position for which you are applying;

Or

Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
• Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)
• 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.

Candidates should submit a resume/ CV, a portfolio (if applying for a design studio or visualization course), a cover letter, list of a minimum of two references, examples of student work if available.

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 11/13/2026. 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 decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.