TPT - Native American Studies (SP27) in Valencia, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

TPT - Native American Studies (SP27)Posting Number req38461
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Adjunct
Hiring Department Valencia Branch
Academic Location Valencia Branch
Campus: Valencia
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 Social Sciences Division at UNM-Valencia anticipates hiring a Temporary Part-Time Faculty member to teach one Native American Studies course at the 1000 college level in Spring 2027. This position is contingent upon the need for this course as determined by student enrollment levels and current course offerings. The position may be filled or eliminated up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, TheUniversity of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of TheUniversity of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the regionand is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis onteaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs,technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit HighSchool/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty andstaff serve a student body of approximately 2,000 students per semester. UNMhas earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for itsworkplace policies.

For best consideration, apply by December 1, 2026.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Native American Studies (or related field)
• One-semester Native American Studies teaching experience at the post-secondary level

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Native American Studies (or related field)
• One year Native American Studies teaching experience at a community college
• One year teaching experience using Canvas
• Excellence in teaching (documented via student or supervisor evaluations)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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 submit the following materials: - Cover letter specifying preferred mode of delivery- Curriculum Vitae- Copy of unofficial graduate transcript- Copy of a recent syllabus used in a related course- One or more student or supervisor evaluations of teaching performance at the college level

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 12/1/2026. 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.