Temp Part-Time Faculty in Sciences

The University of New Mexico-Gallup; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch is seeking qualified temporary part-time adjunct faculty to teach lower division courses (1000–2000 level) in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, and Physics for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Instructors will handle all class responsibilities, including delivering content, designing assignments, grading, and reporting student progress.

Positions are contingent on enrollment and may be filled or eliminated each semester.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree or higher in a discipline other than that for which you are applying, and successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face and/or develop lower division courses (1000–2000 level) in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics.
• Meet face-to-face with classes during assigned times which may include evenings or weekends.
• Deliver content, develop assignments, grade, report grades, and assess student learning as directed by the division chair.
• Positions contingent upon enrollment and course offerings; reporting to the division chair.

Education

Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

A master’s degree or higher in a discipline other than that for which you are applying, and successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Job description

Posting Number req36837 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

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

Biology

• General Biology with Lab – BIOL 1110/1110L
• Biology for Health Sciences with Lab – BIOL 1140/1140L
• Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab – BIOL 1310/1310L
• Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab – BIOL 1320/1320L
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab – BIOL 2210/2210L
• Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab – BIOL 2225/2225L
• Microbiology for Health Sciences – BIOL 2305

Chemistry

• General Chemistry I STEM Majors with Lab – CHEM 1215/1215L
• General Chemistry II STEM Majors with Lab – CHEM 1225/1225L
• Introduction to Chemistry for Non- Majors Lecture and Laboratory – CHEM 1120C
• Integrated Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry – CHEM 2120

Environmental Science

• The Blue Planet with Lab – ENVS 1130/1130L

Geology

• Physical Geology with Lab – GEOL 1110/1110L

Physics

• Survey of Physics with Lab – PHYS 1115/1115L
• Algebra-Based Physics I – PHYS 1230/1230L
• Algebra-Based Physics II – PHYS 1240/1240L

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

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• A master’s degree or higher in a discipline other than that for which you are applying, and successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in disciple or subfield for which you are applying.
• At least one year of successful teaching experience at the community college level.
• 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.