The University of New Mexico is seeking candidates for Temporary Part-Time Adjunct Faculty to teach courses at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Academic Years. Located on Albuquerque’s Westside at 9169 Coors Blvd NW, SIPI is a National Indian Community College and Land Grant institution serving American Indian and Alaskan Native students. The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute prepares culturally diverse students as life-long learners through partnerships with tribes, employers, and other organizations. SIPI establishes a strong educational foundation for student success. 

We are currently recruiting for Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in:

Adult Education 
C.A.D.D. 
CPR/AED/First Aid 
English  
Mathematics 
Natural Resources Management  
Network Management  
Physical Education (PE) 
Pre-Engineering 
Public Speaking 
Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Native American Studies) 
Vision Care Technology 
Range Science 

More detailed course information can be found in the SIPI Catalogue. This is an on-going recruitment to fill teaching opportunities as needed by the program area. 

These positions involve: 

Developing lesson plans and other guides required to meet the goal of training and leading students in their field of academic study. 
Developing and implementing assessment plans to demonstrate learning outcomes. 
Contributing student achievement data to support program and course evaluations 
Maintaining statistical records/data of student proficiency and attendance and other records consistent with course objectives and college policies. 
Maintaining one office hour per course per week and may participate in departmental meetings. 

Course Delivery and Schedule Requirements: 

Courses are offered across day, evening, and weekend schedules via face-to-face, hybrid, online, or hyflex modalities.  
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess the ability to navigate digital learning tools and online learning management systems (Brightspace).  
If assigned to a distance-learning format (online, hybrid, or hyflex), you must provide evidence of online teaching certification or demonstrate the ability to obtain the required institutional qualifications before instruction begins.

Application procedure: 

Applicants must attach a cover letter, official transcripts, list of references, and a resume or CV listing all relevant experience. To evaluate candidates for minimum qualifications or tested/equivalent experience across our diverse programs, your resume/CV must detail your complete history of professional employment, industry placements, and teaching experience (including specific courses taught, where, and when). You must also include all relevant professional licenses, industry-recognized certifications, non-credit technical training, or peer-reviewed work to substantiate your equivalent field expertise. Missing history may exclude you from equivalency consideration. 

A background security investigation and fingerprint check by the Bureau of Indian Education are required. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Instructor qualifications are determined in compliance with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards; final alignment of degrees and tested/equivalent experience is determined by the relevant Program Coordinator and Academic Dean. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: 

Standard Academic Track: A Master’s degree or higher in the discipline or sub-field. 

Tested/Equivalent Experience Track: A combination of education, industry certifications, or extensive professional experience appropriate to the discipline. 

Specialized Program Exceptions: For Culinary Arts or Vision Care Technology only, a Bachelor’s degree in the field combined with at least two years of undergraduate/post-secondary teaching experience in the subject. 

Preferred Qualifications:

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.