TPT - Physics (FA26 - SP27)

University of New Mexico, United States

Updated: 2 months ago

Location: Los Lunas, NEW MEXICO

TPT - Physics (FA26 - SP27)

Posting Number	req35773
Employment Type	Faculty
Faculty Type	Adjunct
Hiring Department	Valencia Branch
Academic Location	Valencia Branch
Campus	Valencia
Benefits Eligible	Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary	UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for a temporary part-time faculty member to teach Physics courses at the 1000-2000 college level in the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semester(s). Positions are contingent upon the need of each semester as determined by student enrollment levels and current course offerings. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies. For best consideration, please apply by: April 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 October 1, 2026 for Spring 2027
Qualifications	Minimum Qualifications: Master’s in Phsyics, or Master's in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Physics Experience teaching at a post-secondary institution Preferred Qualifications: PhD, ABD, or EdD in Physics or related field At least one year of successful teaching experience at a community college 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
Application Instructions	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. Please include a cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a CV. Only complete application packages will be considered. 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 Consideration	This posting will remain active until . 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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