Adjunct - Chicana\o & Latinx Studies

Adjunct Hiring Pool - Chicana  & Latinx Studies

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $1,080 - $1,300 per credit hour

Category:
Ethnic and Multicultural Studies

Position Title:

Adjunct Hiring Pool - Chicana  & Latinx Studies

Compensation Range: $1,080 - $1,300 per credit hour

Employment Classification:
Faculty

Department:
Chicana/o & Latinx Studies (CLAS)

Target Hire Date: 8/17/2026

Temporary, part‑time adjunct faculty in the Department of Chicana/o and Latinx Studies (CLAS). Online and face‑to‑face teaching opportunities may be available in Chicana/o Studies, Latinx Studies, or CLD Education.

• Master's or doctoral degree in the humanities, social sciences, education, or a related field; and at least one of the following:
  • Substantial graduate‑level academic coursework and/or methodological training in Chicana/o, Mexican American, Latina/o/x Studies, or closely related areas (e.g., education, cultural studies, history, sociology, literature, politics, anthropology, archaeology, art, etc.);
  • Demonstrated record of research, creative activity, scholarship, or teaching experience in Mexican American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies, or related fields.
• OR
  • A bachelor's degree in Chicana/o, Latina/o/x, Mexican American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field with an emphasis on Latina/o/x Studies; and at least two years of involvement with student organizations or programs that serve and positively impact the educational experiences of Latina/o/x students or similar populations.

• Doctoral degree in Mexican American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education, or a closely related field with an emphasis on Latina/o/x Studies.
• Demonstrated record of successful college‑level teaching experience.
• One or more semesters of online teaching experience (for positions involving online instruction).
• Experience using Canvas and video‑conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams) is highly desirable.

Health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance; defined contribution retirement plans for full‑time positions; sick leave and other leave options may be available based on position. Full‑time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, and dependents and spouses of UNC employees working at 0.5 FTE or above may receive undergraduate dependent tuition grants up to 50% of in‑state tuition.

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.

Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.

The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to .

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.