Temp Parttime Faculty - School of Law

University of New Mexico

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 29 days ago
Temp Parttime Faculty - School of Law Posting Number req34173
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Adjunct
Hiring Department School of Law (588A)
Academic Location School of Law
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the home page for more information.
Position SummaryThe UNM School of Law anticipates hiring qualified temporary part-time Adjunct Faculty to teach and develop specialized legal courses.Openings include the following subjects:
  • Administrative Law
  • Education Law
  • Environmental Litigation Drafting
  • Federal Law in Practice
  • Immigration Law
  • Introduction to U.S. Law
  • LAB
  • Legal Analysis for the Uniform Bar Exam
Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, current course offerings matrix, 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.For best consideration please apply by these dates:
August 8th, 2025 for Fall Semester 2025
October 24th, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester
April 17th, 2025 for Summer Semester 2026Temporary Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty at the School of Law are compensated based on credit hour course loadsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
  • J.D. or equivalent legal degree
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of law practice; or
  • Prior Experience teaching at the School of Law or another Law School; or
  • Demonstrated expertise relevant to a curricular need; and
  • 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 InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. Candidates should submit a resume / CV, a cover letter, & list of a minimum of two references.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 8/8/2025. 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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