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Temp Part Time Faculty: Political Science

Job in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA
Listing for: University of New Mexico
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, College Lecturer, Political Science, Academic
  • Government
    Political Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

The Political Science department is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified below.

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:

  • POLS 1120:
    American National Government
  • POLS 2110:
    Comparative Politics
  • POLS 2140:
    Intro Political Analysis
  • POLS 311:
    The Legislative Process
  • POLS 1140:
    The Political World
  • POLS 315/316/317:
    Constitutional Law:
    Powers/Liberties/Rights

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

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.

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 Chair of the Political Science department.

Benefits

Eligible

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

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree or higher in Political Science or subfield for which you are applying.
  • Master's degree or higher in a field other than Political Science that is related to the position for which you are applying.
  • A JD degree awarded by an accredited law school.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield.
  • An earned doctorate (or JD) from an accredited institution.
  • Successful teaching experience in the 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
  • Equal Opportunity Statement

    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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