Temp Part-Time Faculty in Social Sciences

The University of New Mexico-Gallup; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 1,595,000 - 1,710,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Gallup is seeking qualified temporary part-time adjunct faculty to teach lower-division courses at the Gallup Branch. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of their class, including meeting face-to-face, delivering content, developing assignments, grading, reporting grades, and assessing student learning as directed by the division chair.

Positions are contingent on enrollment and course offerings each semester, and contract renewals depend on department needs

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of those fields previously listed
• Preferred qualifications: Doctorate degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, and college-level teaching experience
• Commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division courses as specified; meet face-to-face with class during assigned times which may include evenings or weekends
• Deliver content, develop assignments, and grade assessments; report grades and assess student learning as outlined by the division chair
• Positions contingent upon enrollment and course offerings each semester; report to the division chair

Education

Master’s degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of those fields previously listed

Doctorate degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, and college-level teaching experience

Job description

Posting Number req38060 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

• AMST 1110 (Intro to Environmental and Social Justice)
• AMST 1140 (Intro to Critical Race and Indigenous Studies)
• ANTH 1115 (Intro to Anthropology)
• ANTH 1135/L (Introduction to Biological Anthropology / Lab)
• ANTH 1140 (Intro to Cultural Anthropology)
• ANTH 1211/L (Archaeology in Practice / Lab)
• ANTH 2175 (World Archaeology)
• ARCH 1210 (Intro to Environmental Planning)
• CCST 1110 (Intro to Comparative Global Ethnic Studies)
• GEOG 1160/L (Home Planet: Land, Water, Life / Lab)
• GEOG 1165 (People and Place)
• GEOG 1175 (World Regional Geography)
• GEOG 2115 (Information Design in Science and Society)
• GEOG 2170 (Energy, Environment, and Society)
• GNDR 2110 (Intro to Women, Gender, and Sexuality)
• IADL 1110 (Intro to Information Studies)
• LING 2110 (Intro to the Study of Language and Linguistics)
• LTAM 1110 (Intro to Latin American Studies)
• PADM 2110 (Public Leadership for Social Change)
• POPH 1110 (Intro to Population Health)
• POPH 1120 (Global Health Challenges and Responses)
• POLS 1120 (American National Government)
• POLS 1140 (The Political World)
• POLS 1150 (Navajo Government)
• POLS 2110 (Comparative Politics)
• POLS 2120 (International Relations)
• PSYC 1110 (Intro to Psychology)
• SOCI 1110 (Intro to Sociology)
• SUST 1134 (Intro to Sustainability Studies)
• SOCI 2315 (The Dynamics of Prejudice)

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 Liberal Arts & Education 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. Salary range: $1,157.97 - $1,240.52 per credit hour.

Best Consideration Dates

• October 07, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester
• January 15, 2027 for Summer and Fall 2027 Semesters

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of those fields previously listed

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, 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

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.