Job Description

Temp Parttime Faculty- SHS

Posting Numberreq33721
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeAdjunct
Hiring DepartmentSpeech and Hearing Sciences (903A)
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 Summary
The Speech & Hearing Sciences department is seekingqualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduatelevel classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors areresponsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilitieswill include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assignedtimes, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, conductingweekly office hours, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomesas outlined by the department.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester asdetermined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule,and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled oreliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or addcourses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report tothe Chair of the Speech & Hearing Sciences department.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teachcourses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to thesubject areas covered in the following UNM courses:

  • SHS 302: Introduction to Communication Disorders
  • SHS 430: Child language development
  • SHS 431: Child language disorders
  • Hearing Science
  • SHS 310: Anatomy & Physiology
Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of thesecourses.

Forbest consideration, please apply by the following dates:

Fall2025 semester - July 15, 2025
Spring2026 semester - October 15, 2026
Summer2026 semester - February 15, 2026

Applicantswho are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an officialcertification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior totheir initial employment with UNM. Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within thespecific semester.

Qualifications

Minimum 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 speech in hearing sciences or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified SLP or Audiologist through ASHA.
  • 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 understand of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global 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 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, 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.
For Best ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until 7/15/2025. 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.

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