Job Description

Temp Parttime Faculty-MPA Program

Posting Numberreq22392
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeAdjunct
Hiring DepartmentSchool of Public Administration (390A)
Academic LocationSchool of Public Administration
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 Summary

The School of Public Administration atthe University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring MPA Adjunct Faculty toteach graduate level courses in the Spring 2023, Summer 2023,and Fall 2023 Semesters.

Anticipated openings will be forAdjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas in the MPAprogram, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in thefollowing UNM courses:

  • Public Administration
  • Public Management
  • Nonprofit Administration
  • Comparative Administration
  • Public Budgeting
  • Public Finance
  • Administrative Law
  • Employee Relations in the Public Sector
  • Employment Dispute Resolution
  • Public Sector Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Justice and Public Safety Administration
  • Comparative and International Administration
  • Administration of State and Local Government
  • Ethics in Public Administration

The School of Public Administration isseeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above.Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching.Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the classduring assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and gradingassignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes asoutlined by the Director of the School of Public Administration.

Positions are contingent upon needeach semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on thecurrent course schedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline forstudents to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for thesepositions will report to the Director of the School of Public Administration.

Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration, please applyby the following dates:

Spring 2023 semester - November 15,2022
Summer 2023 semester - March 15, 2023
Fall 2023 semester - July 15, 2023

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.

Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within the specific semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
To teach courses as described aboveare determined by Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation requirements forfaculty, and must be met by one of these ways:

  • Master’s Degree or higher in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying;
    Or
  • Master’sdegree or higher in a field other than in the discipline or subfield that is relatedto the position for which you are applying;
    Or
  • Successfulcompletion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in thediscipline 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 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.

To apply, please submit the following materials: * Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience, satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above. * Curriculum Vitae or Professional Resume * A list of names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 11/15/2022. 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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