About this opportunity
University of New Mexico lists this Temp Parttime Faculty - School of Law opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Temp Parttime Faculty - School of Law
The UNM School of Law anticipates hiring qualified temporary part‑time Adjunct Faculty to teach and develop specialized legal courses. Openings include the following subjects:
Criminal Law & Criminal Practice
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Law
Education Law
Business, Tax & Regulatory Law
Immigration & Public Interest Law
Experiential Learning, Clinics & Externships
Legal Research, Writing & Academic Success
Law Review & Scholarly Writing
Moot Court, Advocacy & Competitions
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:
July 22, 2026 for Fall 2026 semester
October 24, 2026 for Spring 2027 semester
April 17, 2027 for Summer 2027 semester
Temporary Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty at the School of Law are compensated based on credit hour course loads.
Minimum Qualifications
JD 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 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.
Candidates should submit a resume/CV, a cover letter, and 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
Please refer to position summary for Best Consideration Dates. 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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