University of New Mexico·Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
The faculty will teach in the fields of Nutrition, Counselor Education, Educational Psychology, and Family and Child Studies. Positions are contingent upon need each semester based on student enrollment and course offerings.
Temp Parttime Faculty - Individual, Family, and Community Education Posting Numberreq35288 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentIndividual Family Comm Educ IFCE (734A) Academic LocationCollege of Education CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
The Department of Individual, Family, & Community Education seeks to hire temporary part-time faculty to teach in the fields of Nutrition, Counselor Education, Educational Psychology, and Family and Child Studies.
The Department of IFCE houses four diverse, but interconnected, programs that prepare students to address the myriad issues faced by the State of New Mexico.
Our faculty members are leaders in their disciplines of Counselor Education, Educational Psychology, Family and Child Studies, and Nutrition; although each of these programs reflect different professional fields and identities, we all have shared values of human development, diversity, and excellence in scholarship and teaching.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment, course offering, 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 IFCE Department Chair.
These positions will remain open until filled.
1.Master’s in Nutrition, Counselor Education, Family and Child Studies, Educational Psychology, or a closely related field
1.Doctoral or scholarly work in an area relevant to the course. 2.Potential to teach online or certification or experience in online teaching. 3.Potential to teach or demonstrated ability to teach at the college level. 4.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. 5.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 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.
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of 3-5 professional references, and unofficial copies of transcripts uploaded to application. 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. 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 . 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.
A Master's degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Doctorate or having online teaching experience. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to understanding diverse cultures and possess excellent communication skills.
Market context
In New Mexico, individual, family, and community education roles are often filled by candidates with strong academic credentials and teaching experience, so demand tends to favor instructors who can teach effectively in flexible formats. Competition is usually shaped by a master’s degree requirement, with preference for a doctorate or online teaching experience, plus clear communication and cultural awareness. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant teaching, online instruction, and community-focused experience.
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