Temp Part-Time Faculty in Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management

University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Gallup is seeking Temp Part-Time Faculty for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. This role involves teaching lower division courses in Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management, including subjects like Introduction to Tourism and Hotel Operations. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in the related field and teaching experience.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational needs of the community while working in a diverse and dynamic environment focused on student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the discipline or subfield.
• At least one year of successful teaching experience.
• Relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for content delivery and assignment development.
• Meeting face-to-face with students during assigned times.
• Grading assignments and reporting grades.

Skills

Successful teaching experience

Relevant industry experience

Cultural understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline

Job description

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management

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, and 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:

• HRTM 1120 – Introduction to Tourism
• HRTM 1140 – Introduction to Food Preparation
• HRTM 2110 – Safety, Sanitation, and Health in the Hospitality Industry
• HRTM 2130 – Hotel Operations I

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 Math, Business, Science, and Technology Division at 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.