Biological Health Sciences - Temp Parttime Faculty

Biological Health Sciences - Temp Parttime Faculty

Posting Numberreq28615 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentTaos Branch Academic LocationTaos Branch CampusTaos Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary

The UNM Department of Health Sciences seeks to hire a New Mexico resident as a Temporary Part-Time Faculty member(s) to teach one of the following subject areas face-to-face/remote/online for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

• BIOL 2110C - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory
• BIOL 2305 - Microbiology for Health Sciences
• BIOL 2410C - Principles of Biology: Genetics Lecture and Laboratory

The position offers a base salary of $902.38, to $1,022.70 per credit hour depending on successful candidates' qualifications.

Position Summary

UNM-Taos' Health Sciences Department invites applicants for Temporary Part time Faculty positions (Adjunct) to teach a lower division course in the Biological/Health Sciences. 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:

BIOL 2110C - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory

This course introduces students to major topics in general biology. This courses focuses on the principles of structure and function of living things at the molecular, cellular and organismic levels of organization.

Major topics included are introduction to the scientific process, chemistry of cells, organization of cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Students who completed AP Chemistry in high school should see the instructor of record or a Biology department advisor. Prerequisite: (CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1217) and CHEM 1215L.

4 Credit hours: 3 Lecture hours. 1 Lab hour

Schedule Types:Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture/Lab

BIOL 2305 - Microbiology for Health Sciences

This course introduces the basic principles of microbial structure, genetics, and physiology, virology, parasitology, disease, pathogenicity, epidemiology and immunology. Only some emphasis is given to basic biological principles.

The course is designed for those obtaining a career in the health sciences. Not accepted toward the Biology major or minor. Credit for both this course and BIOL 351/352L may not be applied toward a degree program. Prerequisite: ((1140 and 1140L) or 2110C) and (CHEM 1120C or (CHEM 1215 and CHEM 1215L)).

4 Credit hours:

Schedule Type:Lecture

BIOL 2410C - Principles of Biology: Genetics Lecture and Laboratory

Mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance, genes to proteins, genetic models (viruses and bacteria), eukaryotic genomes, genetic basis of development and overview of genomes. Three lectures, 1 discussion section. Prerequisite: 2110C and ((CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1217) and CHEM 1215L). Pre- or corequisite: (CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1227) and CHEM 1225L).

4 Credit hours: 3 Lecture hours. 1 Lab hour

Schedule Types:Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture/Lab

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in the discipline or subfield in which they are applying to teach. Applicant must have completed a program of study in the discipline or subfield in which they teach, with coursework at least one level above that of the courses being taught or developed (e.g., completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach or tested experience that is determined to be equivalent to the degree).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly community college experience.

• Successful experience in practice or field work (if applicable).

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

• Commitment and flexibility working with and supporting students with broad and diverse learning styles and levels of academic achievement.

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.

Please send a CV; Cover Letter addressing what specific courses you are interested in teaching in and days/time you are available to teach and an Unofficial graduate level transcripts (Official transcripts will be requested at time of hire)

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 ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until 3/15/2024. 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.