Temp Parttime Faculty-Psychology

The
Department of Psychology is seeking qualified temporary, part-time faculty.
Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, with positions filled
based on budget availability, course enrollment, and departmental needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching and
  facilitating undergraduate psychology courses.
• Preparing,
  administering, and grading assignments, quizzes, midterm examinations, and
  final examinations.
• Developing, updating,
  and maintaining course materials and instructional content.
• Coordinating course
  activities, including class schedules and examinations, as needed.
• Maintaining accurate
  student records and submitting grades in accordance with University
  policies and deadlines.
• Holding scheduled
  office hours and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assessing student
  learning outcomes and participating in departmental assessment activities,
  as appropriate.
• Performing other
  instructional duties and responsibilities consistent with the position.

Faculty
are responsible for all aspects of the courses they teach, including meeting
with classes during assigned times, delivering course content, developing and
grading assignments, submitting final grades, and assessing student learning
outcomes as outlined by the department.

• Teaching
  assignments are based on departmental needs and are subject to change.

Appointment Information:

• Appointments
  are contingent upon departmental need each semester, as determined by student
  enrollment, the current course offering schedule, and instructional demand
  driven by graduation requirements.

For
best consideration, please apply by the following priority deadlines:

• Spring 2027: November 13, 2026
• Summer 2027: April 15, 2027
• Fall 2028: June 15, 2028

Applicants
interested in being considered for multiple semesters should indicate their
semester preferences in their cover letter.

To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:

1.       Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology or subfield for which you are applying;

Or

Master’s degree or higher in a field other than Psychology that is related to the position for which you are applying;

Or

Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
•        Successful teaching experience in a 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 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.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Candidates should submit a resume/ CV, a portfolio (if applying for a design studio or visualization course), a cover letter, list of a minimum of two references, examples of student work if available.

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.

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.