Temp Part-Time Faculty in Navajo Weaving

University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); In loco; USD 48.000 - 83.000; Part-time

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Adjunct position

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The University of New Mexico – Gallup Branch invites applications for Adjunct Faculty to teach face-to-face courses in the Summer and Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 terms, including ARTS 221 and NAVA 1130: Navajo Weaving.

Ideal candidates hold Master Navajo weaving credentials; preferred are a BA in Fine Arts and 20+ years weaving Navajo rugs, with a deep commitment to fostering understanding of New Mexico’s cultures and supporting student success at the Gallup campus.

Competenze

• Minimum: regional or national recognition as a master weaver in the Navajo tradition.
• Preferred: BA/BFA in Fine/Studio arts; 20+ years weaving Navajo rugs; demonstrated commitment to cultural understanding and community service.

Mansioni

• Teach face-to-face courses as scheduled, including evenings or weekends.
• Deliver content and develop assignments for lower-division weaving courses.
• Grade assignments, report grades, and assess student learning per division standards.
• Coordinate with the Gallup Branch division chair and follow the course offering matrix.
• Report to the division chair and participate in program activities as needed.

Conoscenze

Master Navajo Weaver

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Fine/Studio arts

Twenty+ years weaving Navajo rugs

Commitment to cultural understanding and community service

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Temp Part-Time Faculty in Navajo Weaving

Job Details

• Posting Number: req38360
• 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

This position is forthe University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM,approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM

The University of New Mexico’s Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & EducationDivision, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face lowerdivision courses during the Summer and Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters in the following potential areas:

• ARTS 221 – Navajo Weaving
• NAVA 1130 – Navajo Rug Weaving I

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 collegesand universities.

The 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

• January 15, 2027, for Summer and Fall 2027 Semesters
• September 15, 2027, for Spring 2028

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Regional or national recognition as a master weaver in the Navajo tradition

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an area of Fine/Studio arts
• Twenty (20) or more years of experience weaving Navajo rugs
• 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.