Temp Part-Time Faculty in Second Language

The University of New Mexico-Gallup; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for temporary part-time adjunct faculty to teach a range of lower-division language courses at the Gallup Branch. Instructors will handle all aspects of course delivery, including meeting times, grading, and assessment, under the supervision of the division chair.

Positions are contingent on enrollment and may be filled or eliminated each semester. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate native fluency; teaching experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and native fluency.
• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
• Commitment to cultivate an understanding of diverse cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division courses as assigned in the specified languages.
• Meet class times, including face-to-face sessions, evenings, or weekends as needed.
• Develop and deliver content, assignments, and assessments; grade and report grades; and assess student learning per division guidelines.

Skills

Native fluency in language

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Posting Number req38061 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

• ARBC 1110 (Arabic I)
• ARB 1130 (Arabic I Intensive)
• ARB 2130 (Arabic II Intensive)
• CHIN 1110 (Mandarin Chinese I)
• CHIN 1120 (Mandarin Chinese II)
• FREN 1110 (French I)
• FREN 1120 (French II)
• GRMN 1110 (German I)
• GRMN 1120 (German II)
• GREK 1110 (Greek I)
• GREK 1120 (Greek II)
• ITAL 1130 (Accelerated Elementary Italian)
• ITAL 2130 (Accelerated Intermediate Italian)
• JAPN 1130 (Japanese Intensive I)
• JAPN 1135 (Japanese Intensive II)
• LATN 1110 (Latin I)
• LATN 1120 (Latin II)
• NAVA 1110 (Navajo I)
• NAVA 1120 (Navajo II)
• NAVA 1150 (Medical Navajo)
• PORT 1110 (Portuguese I)
• PORT 1120 (Portuguese II)
• RUSS 1110 (Russian I)
• RUSS 1120 (Russian II)
• SIGN 2210 (American Sign Language I)
• SIGN 2220 (American Sign Language II)
• SPAN 1110 (Spanish I)
• SPAN 1120 (Spanish II)
• SPAN 1125 (Conversational Spanish I)
• SPAN 1210 (Spanish for Heritage Learners I)
• SPAN 1220 (Spanish for Heritage Learners II)
• SWAH 1110 (Swahili I)
• SWAH 1120 (Swahili II)
• ZUNI 1110 (Zuni 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 colleges and universities.

The Liberal Arts & Education Division at the UNM Gallup is seeking a qualified temporary part-time faculty member 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 with the class during assigned times that may include face-to-face, 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

Spring 2027 Semester - October 08, 2026

Summer and Fall 2027 Semesters - January 15, 2027

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and native fluency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in the language studied 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.

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.