Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education (PE)

University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch seeks temporary, part-time faculty to teach undergraduate physical activity, exercise, and wellness courses. Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 offerings include PHED 1110 Dance, PHED 1140 Zumba, PHED 1210 Basketball, and more.

Instructors are responsible for all class aspects—delivery, assignments, grading, and student learning assessment—meeting times that may include online, evenings, or weekends.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of expertise along with leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face undergraduate physical activity, exercise and wellness courses in Gallup, NM.
• Meet with class during assigned times including online, evenings and/or weekends.
• Deliver content, develop assignments, and grade work per department guidelines.
• Report grades and assess student learning as outlined by the department chair.
• Possibly develop new courses if education and credentials support.
• Salary: adjunct compensation per credit hour; manage all class aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education (PE)

Posting Number: req38116

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 for the Universityof New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles westof Albuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division seeks to hire temporary part-timefaculty members to teach face-to-face undergraduate-level physical activity,exercise and/or wellness-related classes in the Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 semesters. Some of these courses include:

• PHED 1110 – Dance


• PHED 1140 – Zumba


• PHED 1210 – Basketball


• PHED 1230 – Individual Sport(varies)


• PHED 1280 – Volleyball


• PHED 1290 – Team Sport (varies)


• PHED 1310 – Swim I


• PHED 1410 – Yoga


• PHED 1420 – Stretch and Relax


• PHED 1430 – Pilates


• PHED 1440 – Tai Chi


• PHED 1460 – Conditioning


• PHED 1510 – Training


• PHED 1620 – Fitness


• PHED 1670 – Aerobics


• PHED 1710 – Martial Arts


• PHED 1830 – Running


• PHED 1910 – Outdoor Experience


• PHED 1996 – Topics (varies)

Candidates should indicate on their cover letter the area, orareas, of their interest, expertise, and experience. Candidatesmay also indicate potential new courses in their cover letter should theireducation and credential provide sufficient support.

UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of anyclass they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the classduring assigned times that may include online, evenings and/or weekends,content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting ofgrades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the department chair.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by studentenrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven bygraduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated eachsemester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to thedivision chair.

Salary Adjunct faculty are currently compensated on thebasis of their credentials and credit hour course loads. Salary range:$1,157.97 - $1,240.52 per credit hour.

Best Consideration Dates For best consideration please apply by these dates: November 15, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensiveknowledge, skills, and abilities in area of expertise, along with leadership,communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegree in kinesiology, exercise science, fitness management, or related degree


• Appropriate activity certification, as needed (see application instructions)


• American Red Cross CPR/Basic Life Support certification (can also be earnedwithin 30 days of employment)


• Teaching experience preferred


• 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

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 11/15/2026. 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 decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.