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University of New Mexico

Temp Parttime Faculty - Biology

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Posting Number

req22414

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Adjunct

Hiring Department

AS Biology General Administrative (048F)

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

The Biology department at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2023, Summer 2023, and Fall 2023 Semesters.Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM courses:BIOL 401: Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology, Cancer GeneticsBIOL 304: Plant and Animal Form and FunctionBIOL 304L: Plant and Animal Form and Function LaboratoryBIOL 360L: General BotanyPlease consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.The Biology department is seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department or Director of the program.Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Chair of the Biology department.Best Consideration DatesFor best consideration, please apply by the following dates:Spring 2023 semester - November 30, 2022Summer 2023 semester - March 15, 2023Fall 2023 semester - July 15, 2023Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:Master's Degree or higher in Biology or subfield for which you are applying;Master's degree or higher in a field

other than

Biology that is related to the position for which you are applying;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 subfieldAn earned doctorate from an accredited institutionSuccessful teaching experience in a post-secondary institutionSuccessful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)A 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.A complete application consists of the following:Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.Curriculum VitaeThe names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.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. Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within the specific semester.For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 12/15/2022. 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.

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