Temp Part-Time Faculty in Business Technology

The University of New Mexico-Gallup; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 13,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach lower division courses (1000–2000 level) in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Instructors may teach face-to-face or develop courses within the Math, Business, Science & Technology Division, reporting to the division chair.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• Preferred: At least one year of teaching experience at the community college level.
• Preferred: Relevant industry experience.
• Preferred: Commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division courses (1000–2000 level) as assigned.
• Face-to-face instruction with duties including content delivery and assignment development.
• Grade assignments and report grades to the division.
• Assess student learning according to division guidelines.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Cultural understanding of NM

Education

Bachelor's degree in discipline

Job description

Posting Number req36843 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Adjunct Hiring Department Gallup Branch Academic Location Gallup Branch Campus Gallup 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
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
The University Of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Math, Business, Science &Technology Division Anticipates Hiring Adjunct Faculty To Teach Face-to-face And/or Develop Lower Division Courses (1000 - 2000 Level) In The Fall 2026 And Spring 2027 Semesters In The Following Anticipated Potential Disciplines
BUSA 11230 – Business Professional
BUSA 1210 – Records Management
BUSA 2240 – Customer Service in Business
OTEC 1101 – Beginning Keyboarding
The University of New Mexico established branch colleges to provide the highest quality of education for students pursuing post-secondary education at different locations throughout the state. Branch colleges respond specifically to the unique needs and multicultural backgrounds of their respective communities by offering community education programs, career and technical education including certificate and associate degree programs, and transfer programs that prepare students for upper division entry into colleges and universities.
The Math, Business, Science & Technology Division at the UNM Gallup Branch is seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach lower division classes in various courses or topics as specified above. UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting face-to-face with the class during assigned times that may include evenings or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the division chair.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, current course offering 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. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the division chair.
Wages
Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads.
Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
July 04, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester
November 14, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of successful teaching experience at the community college level.
• Relevant industry experience.
• 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.

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.