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Temp Parttime Faculty- UNM Honors College
Albuquerque, NM
Job Description
UHON 301: Seminar, with a focus on literature and cultural studies.
HNRS 1120: Honors Legacy Seminar (UNM Gen Ed, Humanities)
HNRS 2112: Rhetoric and Discourse (UNM Gen Ed, Writing & Speaking)
General Information about these types of Honors courses and their specific enactments can be found here: https://honors.unm.edu/academics/course-types/index.html
See the current HC schedule here: http://honors.unm.edu/hc-course-previews/index.html
Although we need to fill specific subject area needs, all Honors courses have an interdisciplinary aspect, and we expect all courses to connect two or more disciplines, for undergraduates of any major, without prerequisites. Further, teaching in Honors involves developing dynamic interactive classroom activities, including perhaps small group and whole class discussions since we do little to no lecturing in our seminar style courses.
If you have questions about teaching in Honors, please contact our Curriculum Committee Chair, Dr. Chris Holden. cholden@unm.edu
Further requirements include: Participation, where relevant for UNM Program Assessment and NMHED General Education Assessment, in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses taught. Maintaining records of student participation and achievement consistent with course objectives and college policies. Adjunct Faculty are required to hold two office hours in Honors per course per week. Office space will be provided.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates may be asked to teach more than one section of a course and may apply to teach multiple courses, either multiple sections of the same course or separate courses based on their qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications to teach courses as described above are determined by the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty 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 - A master's degree or higher in a discipline related to but
other than that for which you are applying, and successful completion of at
least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or
subfield for which you are applying.
OR - Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
- Significant life experience directly relevant to the area
being taught at a level sufficient for post-secondary instruction.
AND - A complete application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A terminal degree and/or significant teaching/life experience in a field relevant to the course(s) proposed from an accredited institution.
- Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, as evidenced by materials such as completed course evaluations which may be added as supplemental materials in your application.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
- Expressed understanding of and commitment to the pedagogical principles of the UNM Honors College.
- Previously reviewed and taught courses in the UNM Honors College.
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.
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 described above. * A brief course proposal fitting one of the teaching needs described above. If you already have a course proposal accepted or under consideration by the UNM Honors College Curriculum Committee, you should refer to this submission in your cover letter. * Curriculum Vitae * A list of names and contact information of two professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience. * If possible, completed course evaluations or other comparable evidence of prior successful teaching experience. Please note: Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official. 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.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 has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html
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.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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