Temp Parttime Faculty-MHA Program SPA

Position Summary

The School of Public Administration at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring MHA Adjunct Faculty to teach graduate level courses in the Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas in the MHA program, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM courses:

• Hospital and Clinic Administration
• Healthcare Management
• Healthcare Ethics
• Disability and Public Policy
• Healthcare Quality Management
• Behavioral Health Policy
• Healthcare Payment Systems
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Healthcare Finance
• Healthcare Administration
• Cultural Competence and Healthcare Administration
• Global Health

The School of Public Administration is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of the School of Public Administration.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, 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. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Director of the School of Public Administration.

Best Consideration Dates

For best consideration, please apply by the following dates:

• Spring 2026 semester – November 15, 2025
• Summer 2026 semester – March 15, 2026

Please note:

Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time period covered by this posting.

Please apply by the best consideration date listed within the specific semester.

Minimum Qualifications:

• To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:
• Master’s Degree or higher in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying;
• Or Master’s degree or higher in a field other than in the discipline or subfield that is related to the position for which you are applying;
• Or Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield
• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
• Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)
• 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

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.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfy the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.
• Current/Updated Curriculum Vitae.
• The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your direct relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Please note:

Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the period covered by this posting. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide…