Temp Parttime Faculty - Economics

University of New Mexico

United States, New Mexico, Ranchos de Taos

Nov 16, 2024

Posting Numberreq30969
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

UNM-Taos' Social and Behavioral Science Department invites applicants living in New Mexico to apply for Temporary Part time Faculty positions (Adjunct) to teach lower division courses in Economics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences department.

Preferred format for teaching is face to face instruction.

This position will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. Potential courses include lower division courses listed below:

ECON 2110 - Macroeconomic Principles

Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation; and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite for most upper-division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Schedule Types: Lecture

ECON 2120 - Microeconomic Principles

This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.Prerequisite for most upper division courses. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Schedule Types: Lecture

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).
Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) to support face-to-face instruction.

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

Application Instructions

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Documents Required:
oCV
oCover Letter. Please include what disciplines and specific courses within that discipline you are interested in teaching in and days/time you are available to teach.
oOfficial graduate level transcripts

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 9/20/2024. 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.