Temp Part-Time Faculty in English

The University of New Mexico-Gallup; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 1,565,000 - 1,692,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach lower-division courses in English (1000/2000 level) for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026, in face-to-face and online formats. Instructors are responsible for delivery, assignment development, grading, and assessment as outlined by the Liberal Arts & Education Division; positions depend on enrollment and course offerings.

Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred; minimum 3 years teaching; commitment to NM

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or a related field is required.
• Comfort teaching face-to-face and/or online lower-division courses (1000/2000 level).
• Candidates should meet the minimum qualifications by the start of Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lower-division courses each semester, in line with the schedule.
• Deliver content, develop assignments, grade work, and report grades to the division chair.
• Assess student learning and contribute to program quality.

Education

Master’s degree in English

Doctorate in English or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Posting Number req34437 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.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

Education

The University of New Mexico’s Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or online lower division courses (1000/2000 Level) during the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 semesters in the following anticipated potential areas:

Possible Courses

• English 1110 (Composition I)
• English 1110Z (Enhanced Composition)
• English 1120 (Composition II)
• English 2120 (Intermediate Composition)
• English 2210 (Professional and Technical Communication)

UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. 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 the UNM Gallup 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, 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.

Salary Dependent On Qualifications

Wages

Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads. Salary range: $1,135.26 - $1,228.24 per credit hour.

Best Consideration Dates

For Best Consideration Please Apply By These Dates

September 15, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester

January 15, 2026 for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Semesters

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in English or a related field
• 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.

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.