Temp Parttime Faculty - Biology

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 Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters. Adjuncts will teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM 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 will report to the Chair of the Biology department.

• BIOL 419/519: SW Field Ecology
• BIOL 351:
  Microbiology
• BIOL 302C:
  Genetics
• BIOL 2225:
  Anatomy and Physiology II

• Summer 2026 semester – March 1, 2026
• Fall 2026 semester – June 1, 2026
• Spring 2027 semester – October 1, 2026

• Master’s Degree or higher in Biology or a subfield for which the applicant is applying;
• Or Master’s degree or higher in a field other than Biology that is related to the position for which the applicant is applying;
• Or successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which the applicant is applying (e.g., BA or BS degree).

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted.

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 Vitae.
• The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
• Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time period covered by this posting.

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.

This posting will remain active until 3/1/2026. 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.