Temp Parttime Faculty-Anthropology

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Anthropology seeks adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. Openings cover Archaeology, Evolutionary Anthropology, Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology, among others.

Adjuncts may be eligible for UNM benefits; appointments are temporary and part-time with responsibilities including delivering course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, and reporting grades.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Anthropology or the subfield for which you are applying.
• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course curriculum.
• Develop and grade assignments.
• Report grades and assess student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department.
• Maintain contact with students during assigned times.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Doctorate in Anthropology or subfield

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty-Anthropology

UNI Department of Anthropology anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters.

Openings are for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the following subject areas:

• Archaeology
• Evolutionary Anthropology
• General Anthropology
• Medical Anthropology
• Public Archaeology
• Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology

Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases.

Best Consideration Dates

• Fall 2026 Full Term semester: July 31, 2026
• Fall 2026 2nd 8 Weeks or Late Starting (Intercession): September 1, 2026
• Spring 2027 Full Term semester: November 01, 2026
• Spring 2027 2nd 8 Weeks: February 1, 2027
• Summer 2027 semester: March 01, 2027

Responsibilities

• Deliver course curriculum.
• Develop and grade assignments.
• Report grades and assess student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department.
• Maintain contact with students during assigned times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Anthropology or the subfield for which you are applying.
• Successful teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield.
• Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (Face‑to‑Face, Remote, and Fully Online).
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Materials

• Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Sample syllabi.
• The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #37191. 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 initial employment with UNM.

EEO Statement

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.