Job Description

Temp Parttime Faculty-Latin American Studies

Posting Numberreq31511
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeAdjunct
Hiring DepartmentLatin American Iberian Institute (617A)
Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position SummaryThe Latin American& Iberian Institute at the Universityof New Mexico (UNM) anticipateshiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate courses in the Spring 2025 semester.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach introductory- and advanced undergraduate levelinterdisciplinary courses in LatinAmerican Studies, including but not limited to the subject areas coveredin the following UNM courses:

LTAM 1110: Introduction to Latin American Studies
LTAM 1111: Latin American Film
LTAM 1996: Topic in Latin American Studies
LTAM 360: Latin American Culture & Society

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Latin American & Iberian Institute is seeking qualified temporary part time facultymembers to teach interdisciplinary undergraduate level classes in Latin American Studies as specified above. Instructorsare responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilitieswill include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and gradingassignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of Latin AmericanStudies.

Positions are contingent upon need each semesteras determined by student enrollment levels, courses on thecurrent course schedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated eachsemester up to the deadline forstudents to drop or add courses. Candidateswho are selected for these positionswill report to the Director of Latin American Studies.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

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

Master's Degree or higher in Latin American Studies or subfield for which you are applying; Or
Master's degree or higher in a field other than Latin American Studies that is related to the position for which you are applying;

Or

Successfulcompletion of at least18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree forexample).

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield.
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
Successful teaching experience in interdisciplinary courses in Latin American Studies.
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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of the following:* Cover Letter indicating the courses in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfies the Minimum and Preferred 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. Please note: 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. Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within the specific semester.

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.
For Best ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until 11/20/2024. 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.

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