Religious Studies Teacher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Temp Parttime Faculty: Religious Studies Program
Posting Number
req23277
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Adjunct
Hiring Department
Religious Studies Prgm (902A)
Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
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 Religious Studies Program at theUniversity of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduatelevel courses in the Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 Semesters.
Anticipated openings will be for Adjunctswho can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but notlimited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM course:

• RELG 1110: Introduction to World Religions

Please consult the UNM Catalog fordescriptions of the course.
The Religious Studies Program isseeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduateand/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 classduring assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and gradingassignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes asoutlined by the Director of the Program.
Positions are contingent upon needeach semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on thecurrent course schedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline forstudents to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for thesepositions will report to the Director of the Program.
Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration, please applyby the following dates:
Fall 2023 semester - April 30, 2023
Spring 2024 semester - November 15,2023
Summer 2024 semester - March 15, 2024
Qualifications
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:
1. Master's Degree or higher in Religious Studies or subfield for which you are applying;
Or
Master's degree or higher in a field other than Religious Studies 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:
- Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield
- 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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.
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. • 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. Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within the specific semester.
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 4/7/2023. 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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