Temp Parttime Faculty-Anthropology

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 4,821,600; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico seeks adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Anthropology for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. Openings span Archaeology, Evolutionary, General Anthropology, Medical, Public Archaeology, Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology.

Positions are contingent on enrollment and funding; instructors manage all class responsibilities and report grades to the department chair. Equal opportunity employer; campus in Albuquerque, NM.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Anthropology or subfield.
• Post-secondary teaching experience required.
• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield.
• Ability to teach courses using multiple modalities (in-person, remote, online).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Anthropology as listed above.
• Deliver the course curriculum, develop and grade assignments, and assess learning outcomes.
• Report grades to the Chair and participate in departmental outcomes assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diverse courses

Education

Earned doctorate in Anthropology

Job description

Job Details

Posting Number: req37191

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: Anthropology Department (045A)

Academic Location: College of Arts & Sciences

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

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

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

Anticipated openings will be 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

The UNM Anthropology Department is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, funding, 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 Chair of the UNM Anthropology Department.

Best Consideration Dates

For best consideration, please apply by the following 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An 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 (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online);
• 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.

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.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.