Temporary Part-Time Faculty: Geography & Environmental Studies

The Geography and Environmental Studies Department at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 Semesters.  

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

·         GEOG 1115: Maps and GIScience

·         GEOG 1160: Home Planet: Land, Water, and Life

·         GEOG 1165: People and Place

·         GEOG 1175: World Regions

·         GEOG 381L: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

·         GEOG 427/527: Introduction to Programming for GIS

·         GEOG 475/575: Geography of New Mexico and the Southwest

·         GEOG 581L: Introduction to GIS for Graduate Students 

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses. 

The Geography and Environmental Studies Department is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or 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 class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department or Director of the program.  

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, 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 who are selected for these positions will report to the Chair of Geography and Environmental Studies.  

Best Consideration Dates 

For best consideration, please apply by the following dates: 

Fall 2026 semester – July 15, 2026

Spring 2027 semester – November 15, 2026

Summer 2027 semester – March 15, 2027

Minimum Qualifications: 

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

            Master’s Degree or higher in Geography or subfield for which you are applying; 

Or 

Master’s degree or higher in a field other than Geography that is related to the position for which you are applying;  

Or 

Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1.        Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield  

2.        An earned doctorate from an accredited institution 

3.       Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution  

4.       Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online) 

5.       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.

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.

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 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.