Temp Parttime Faculty - School of Law University of New Mexico - 4.1 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Temporary | Part-time 21 hours ago Qualifications Legal advocacy School experience Immigration law Law Legal writing 5 years Tax law Environmental law Teaching legal writing and research Teaching business law Doctor of Law (JD) Experiential learning Legal research Teaching criminal law University teaching experience Alternative dispute resolution Senior level Teaching University experience Full Job Description Temp Parttime Faculty - School of Law Posting Number req37232 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Adjunct Hiring Department School of Law (588A) Academic Location School of Law Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Benefits Eligible Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary 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.

Qualifications 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, & 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. 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.