Temp Part-Time Faculty in Humanities

The University of New Mexico-Gallup; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 1,564,000 - 1,692,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential UNM benefits

Eligible for benefits in some cases

Job summary

The University of New Mexico‑Gallup is seeking qualified temporary part‑time adjunct faculty to teach lower division courses (1000/2000 level) at the Gallup Branch. Instructors are responsible for class preparation, delivery, grading, reporting grades, and assessing student learning under the supervision of the division chair.

Positions are contingent on need and enrollment, with compensation per credit hour. Best Consideration dates are listed for Spring 2026 and Summer/Fall 2026 semesters.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant fields or 18 graduate credit hours in listed fields.
• Doctorate preferred with college‑level teaching experience.
• Commitment to cultivate understanding of the cultures of New Mexico and to serve the university’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division courses (1000/2000 level) in face‑to‑face and/or online formats during Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026.
• Deliver content, develop assignments, grade, report grades, and assess student learning as directed by the division chair.
• Manage classes including meetings that may occur evenings or weekends.
• Report to the division chair and be contingent on enrollment and course offerings each semester.

Education

Master’s degree in African Studies, American Studies, Classical Studies, History, the Humanities, International Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or a related field

Master’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in listed fields

Job description

Posting Number req34441 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.

Possible Courses 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 potential areas:

• AFTS 1110 – Introduction to Africana Studies
• AMST 1150 – Introduction to Southwest Studies
• CCST 2110 – Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies
• CLST 1110 – Greek Mythology
• CLST 2110 – Greek Civilization
• CLST 2120 – Roman Civilization
• HIST 1105 – Making History
• HIST 1110 – United States History I
• HIST 1120 – United States History II
• HIST 1150 – Western Civilization I
• HIST 1160 – Western Civilization II
• INTS 1101 – Introduction to International Studies
• NATV 1150 – Introduction to Native American Studies
• PHIL 1115 – Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL 2210 – Early Modern Philosophy
• RELG 1110 – Introduction to World Religions
• RELG 1550 – Religion, Health and Medicine
• RELG 2110 – Eastern Religions
• RELG 2120 – Western Religions

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 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.

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

September 15, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester

January 15, 2026 for Summer and Fall 2026 Semesters

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in African Studies, American Studies, Classical Studies, History, the Humanities, International Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or a related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of those fields previously listed

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in African Studies, American Studies, Classical Studies, History, the Humanities, International Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or a related field, and 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

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration This posting will remain active until . Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

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.