Temp Part-Time Faculty in Communications

The University of New Mexico-Gallup; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 3,400 - 3,700; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch invites applications for qualified temporary adjunct faculty to teach lower-division Communications courses. Courses may be face-to-face or online and run during Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.

Instructors will prepare lessons, deliver content, assess student learning, and report grades under the division chair's guidance. Typical duties include meeting with the class, developing assignments, and adapting instruction to a diverse student body at

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications or related field required.
• Doctorate in Communications or related field preferred.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and service to local/global communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division Communications courses (1000/2000 level).
• Deliver face-to-face or online instruction as needed.
• Develop assignments, grade coursework, and report grades.
• Meet with classes at assigned times and participate in assessment of student learning.

Education

Master's degree in Communications or related field

Doctorate in Communications or a related field

Job description

Posting Number req36430 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 anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face or online courses during the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters in the Liberal Arts & Education Division. Adjunct faculty will be expected to teach and/or develop lower division courses (1000 and 2000 Level) in Communications.

Possible Courses

• COMM 1115 - Introduction to Communication
• COMM 1130 - Public Speaking
• COMM 1145 - Sex, Lies, and Fake News: How to Use Media Wisely
• COMM 1150 - Introduction to Mass Communication
• COMM 1155 - Communication Across Culture
• COMM 2120 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 2121 - Introduction to Interpersonal Health Communication

UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ full time and part-time faculty members. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees, selected Bachelor's degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training, and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School, and the Center for Career and Technical Education.

The Liberal Arts & Education Division at the UNM Gallup Branch is seeking a qualified temporary part-time faculty member 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 with the class during assigned times that may include face-to-face, 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, the 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. Salary range: $3,405.78 - $3,684.71 per three-credit course.

Best Consideration Dates

For Best Consideration Please Apply By These Dates

• May 15, 2026 - Fall 2026
• September 01, 2026 - Spring 2027
• January 25, 2027 - Summer 2027

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Communications or a related field.
• College-level teaching 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.