Temp Part-Time Faculty in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Teacher Education

University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of New Mexico Gallup Branch seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach lower-division courses (1000/2000 level) for Spring, Summer and Fall 2027. Courses include ECED and EDUC offerings across a broad range of education topics, with both face‑to‑face and online delivery options.

Positions are temporary and part‑time, contingent on enrollment and scheduling. Instructors are responsible for delivering content, creating assignments, grading, and reporting student progress according to

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with teaching experience in ECE/Elementary.
• Doctorate preferred with college-level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach multiple lower-division courses as listed.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division courses (1000/2000 level) face-to-face or online.
• Deliver content, develop assignments, and assess student learning.
• Meet class times including evenings/weekends as needed.
• Report grades and participate in program assessment.

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field

Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field

Three years teaching experience in early childhood or elementary setting

Job description

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's Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach the face‑to‑face and/or online lower division courses (1000/2000 Level) during the Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 semesters in the following potential areas:

Possible Courses:

• ECED 1110 (Child Growth, Development, and Learning)
• ECED 1115 (Health, Safety, and Nutrition)
• ECED 1120 (Guiding Young Children)
• ECED 1125 (Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs)
• ECED 1130 (Family and Community Collaboration)
• ECED 2110 (Professionalism)
• ECED 2115 (Introduction to Language, Literacy, and Reading)
• ECED 2120 (Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4)
• ECED 2121 (Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4 Practicum)
• ECED 2130 (Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 through Grade 3)
• ECED 2131 (Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 through Grade 3 Practicum)
• EDUC 1120 (Intro to Education)
• EDUC 2110 (Foundations of Education)
• EDUC 2222 (Literacy/Language Instruction for ESL Learners)
• EDUC 2224 (ESL Across the Content Areas)
• EDUC 2243 (Children's Literature)
• EDUC 2315 (Educating Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Students)
• EDUC 2330 (The Effective Classroom)
• EDUC 2360 (Curriculum and Assessment)
• EDUC 2365 (Effective Teaching)
• EDUC 2375 (Technology Integration in the Classroom)
• EDUC 2415 (Elementary Curriculum & Teaching Methods)
• EDUC 2420 (Teaching Reading for the Elementary Classroom)
• EDUC 2430 (Fundamentals of Reading Instruction)
• EDUC 2460 (Secondary Teaching Methods)
• EDUC 2998 (Field Experience)

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 Liberal Arts & Education Division at 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 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: Spring 2027 Semester - October 08, 2026; Summer and Fall 2027 Semesters - January 15, 2027.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field, and at least three years teaching experience in an early childhood setting or at the elementary education level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field, and at least three years of 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.

Benefits Eligible

• Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

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.