Temporary Part-Time Faculty: Sustainability Studies Program Job Albuquerque area,New Mexico USA,Education / Teaching

Position Summary

The Sustainability Studies Program in the Geography and Environmental Studies Department at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 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:

SUST 1134:
Introduction to Sustainability Studies (Creating a Sustainable Future: Introduction to Environmental, Social, and Economic Health)
SUST 434:
Synthesis of Sustainability Perspectives and Innovations
SUST 384:
Heritage Farming Practicum
SUST 334:
Environmental Justice Practicum

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Sustainability Studies Program in the Geography and Environmental Studies 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 Director of the Sustainability Studies Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree or higher in Geography or subfield for which you are applying.
Master's degree or higher in a field other than Geography 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 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.

Posting Number: req
35702

Employment Type:

Faculty

Faculty Type:
Adjunct

Hiring Department:
Sustainability Studies Program (238A)

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.

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.

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