University of New Mexico
Location
Los Lunas, New Mexico
The primary responsibility is to teach Nursing courses within a clinical setting at the UNM-Valencia Campus. This temporary, part-time faculty role supports the campus's academic transfer and vocational programs.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Nursing Education and an active New Mexico or multistate RN compact license. Preferred qualifications suggest a Master’s degree or higher and at least two years of clinical nursing experience.
TPT - Clinical Nursing (FA26) Posting Numberreq36040 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentValencia Branch Academic LocationValencia Branch CampusValencia Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
The UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach Nursing courses in a clinical setting. This will be a Fall 2026 recruitment. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical vocational programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro. For best consideration please apply by these dates: April 3, 2026 for Fall 2026
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Nursing Education Active NM RN License or multistate RN compact license
Master’s degree or higher in Nursing or Nursing Education At least two years of clinical nursing experience A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to thesuccess 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. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV with at least one professional reference, and transcripts. 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 ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until 4/3/2026. 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.
Market context
Clinical nursing positions in New Mexico often reflect steady demand from schools and healthcare settings that need licensed nurses with teaching or student-care experience. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s-prepared RN, and a master’s degree plus clinical experience can strengthen your candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your New Mexico or compact RN license and tailor your application to any nursing education experience.
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