Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies

Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies Posting Number req18118 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Adjunct Hiring Department Museum Studies (257A) 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 Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2022, Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 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: MSST 407/507: Museum Practices MSST 486/586: Museum Practicum Consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses. The Museum Studies Program 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 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 Director of the Museum Studies Program. For best consideration, please apply by the following dates: Spring 2022 semester – November 30, 2021 Summer 2022 semester – March 15, 2022 Fall 2022 semester – June 15, 2022 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 Museum Studies or subfield for which you are applying; Or Master’s degree or higher in a field other than Museum 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. 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 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. For Best Consideration This posting will remain active until 12/4/2021. 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 has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit 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. Apply tot his job