TPT - Astronomy; SP, SU, FA

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34592

Faculty

Adjunct

Valencia Branch

Valencia Branch

Valencia

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The UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach  Level Astronomy Courses. This will be a continuous recruitment starting in Spring 2026 semester. The posting will remain open and applicants will be selected as needed per semester.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties.

The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

For best consideration, apply by:

• 10/15/2025 for Spring 2026
• 03/01/2026 for Summer 2026
• 04/01/2026 for Fall 2026

• Master's degree in Astronomy or
  Physics or Master's degree in a related field and 18 graduate credit hours
  in Astronomy or Physics.
• Experience teaching at a
  post-secondary institution.

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in Astronomy or
  related field.
• Experience or training for
  teaching online.
• At least one year of successful
  teaching experience at a community college.
• 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 communities

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.