Temp Parttime Faculty - Nursing Instructor na University of New Mexico

The UNM-Taos Department of Nursing invites applicants to apply for a Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct) member to teach one of the following subject areas for Spring 2026. This posting is primarily for Hybrid (less than 50% online/asynchronous) instruction and potentially some remote delivery of courses. 

These positions will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements.  The specific courses include, but are not limited to, the following: 

NMNC 1220 Course Description:

This course introduces the nursing student to the attributes of the health care participant as an individual, a family, or a community.

Course/ NMNEC Level 2 Student Learning Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of Level 2, the student will:

1. Recognize and assess diverse patients’ values, beliefs, and attitudes related to health.
2. Apply safety measures to well patient populations.
3. Implement evidence- based practices in care of well populations across the lifespan.
4. Adhere to policies and procedures in healthcare delivery settings.
5. Communicates with other healthcare providers to meet the needs of well patients.
6. Utilize informatics for well patient care.

We propose a base salary of $1,135.26 to $1,227.89 per credit hour depending on successful candidates’ education qualifications.  This posting is for hybrid delivery of courses. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.      Master’s degree in Nursing

2.      Current unopposed New Mexico license as a registered nurse or approved multistate  
    license

3.      Minimum of 2 years prior experience working as a registered nurse

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a nurse educator
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly community college experience
• Professional certification related to nursing and/or nursing education
•  Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student success 
•  Demonstrated ability to work in a professional and collaborative team environment
•  A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understand 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.