Temp Parttime Faculty: Political Science

Temp Parttime Faculty:
Political Science

Posting Number: req
21273

Employment Type:

Faculty

Faculty Type

Hiring Department:
Political Science Department (484A)

Academic

Location:

Campus Main – Albuquerque, NM

Benefits:
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

The Political Science department at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate courses in the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters.

• POLS 1120:
  American National Government
• POLS 2110:
  Comparative Politics
• POLS 2120:
  International Relations
• POLS 2150:
  Public Policy and Administration

The department is seeking qualified temporary part‑time faculty members to teach undergraduate classes in these disciplines. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching—meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the curriculum, developing, grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester, as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current 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. Selected candidates will report to the Chair of the Political Science department.

• Spring 2023 semester – November 15, 2022
• Summer 2023 semester – March 15, 2023
• Fall 2023 semester – July 15, 2023

• Master's Degree or higher in Political Science or a subfield for which you are applying
• OR Master's Degree or higher in a field other than Political Science that is related to the position for which you are applying

• Two years of professional experience in the specialization or subfield
• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution
• Successful teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution
• Experience teaching courses using a variety of modalities (Face‑to‑Face, Remote, Fully Online)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, and working with broadly diverse communities

• Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available; and how your education and experience satisfy the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.
• Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an 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.

Questions about this posting can be directed to Department Administrator Marliss McGarvey at mmcgarvey
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