Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Positions in Biological Sciences

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for potential adjunct positions in the area of Biological sciences that become available in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences beginning Spring 2025 and in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is a comprehensive public two-year and four-year degree-granting institution founded in 1909 by the New Mexico Constitution. NNMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NNMC operates from two campuses in Espanola and El Rito and serves an average of 1,000 students per semester.

Applications are invited for adjunct instructors to teach Biology courses on Espanola Campus in Spring 2025 and for AY 2025-2026. The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences offers Associate and Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Radiation Protection.

Successful candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to diversity, equity, and student success. Adjunct instructors will have an opportunity to teach a small class size (~25) and work with students with diverse backgrounds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach Biology courses face-to-face and/or remotely.
• Conduct Biology labs in person
• Use Learning Management System (Blackboard), Banner and Zoom. Training and technical support will be offered.
• Organize syllabi in accordance to the NNMC student learning outcomes and grading policies.
• Submit midterm and final grades for courses.
• Perform assessment for assigned courses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Ph.D in Biology or related field with preferably one year of teaching experience in the US higher education system.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application must include 1) a cover letter addressing how the candidate's experiences match the position requirements, 2) a resume, 3) unofficial transcripts or certifications and, 4) list of 3 professional references.

Required application materials should be uploaded to the "Resume Drop Box" of your application.

Northern New Mexico College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.