Temp Part-Time Faculty in Sciences

The University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Gallup is seeking temporary part-time faculty for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in various science disciplines. Instructors will teach face-to-face classes, develop course content, and assess student learning.

Preferred candidates should possess a Master’s Degree or higher in the relevant discipline and teaching experience at the community college level. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse educational community.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• PhD, ABD, or EdD in the discipline or subfield preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face lower division classes as specified.
• Develop course content, assignments, and assess student learning.
• Report to the division chair and meet class during assigned times.

Skills

Teaching experience

Commitment to diverse cultures

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant discipline

PhD, ABD, or EdD preferred

Job description

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Sciences

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

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.

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.