TPT - Computer Science (FA26-SU27)

Posting Number

req36034

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

The UNM-Valencia Campus seeks candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach 1000-2000 Level Computer Science (programming) courses. If online teaching is needed, documented accepted training and/or in-house training would be required. Positions are contingent upon the need of each semester as determined by student enrollment levels and current course offerings. This is a continuous recruitment beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

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.

Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration, please apply by these dates:
April 01, 2026, for Fall Semester 2026
October 1, 2026, for Spring Semester 2027
March 1, 2027, for Summer Semester 2027

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics or a related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Science
Two years of experience teaching or tutoring Computer Science (programming)

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D., ABD, or EdD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
At least one year of successful teaching experience at a community college
Documented training to teach online courses
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.

Applicants must submit: • Cover Letter • Curriculum Vitae • Unofficial Transcripts • 3 References or Letters of Reference

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

Please see Position Summary for best consideration dates. 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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