Temp Parttime Faculty: Art

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UNM benefits eligibility

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks Adjunct Faculty for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the Department of Art. Candidates should have a Master’s or terminal degree and at least 3–5 years of art teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing and teaching courses in Art Education, Art Studio, and Art History. Successful applicants will play a vital role in fostering a diverse academic community.

Adjunct faculty may also qualify for certain UNM benefits. Apply by May 01, 2026, for Fall 2026, or November 01, 2026, for Spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Must meet Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements.
• Successful minimum of 3–5 years of art teaching experience.
• Flexibility to mentor and travel for student-teacher observations.

Responsibilities

• Teach or develop courses in fine arts depending on enrollment.
• Engage with students and faculty in the department.
• Contribute to a diverse academic environment.

Skills

Art teaching experience

Master’s degree in Art Education or related fields

Flexibility for travel

Education

Master’s degree or terminal degree in the discipline

Job description

Position Summary

The College of Fine Arts Main Campus anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the Department of Art. Anticipated openings include the following subjects: Art Education, Art Studio, Art History. 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 Department Chair, Lee Montgomery. For best consideration, please apply by this date: May 01, 2026 for Fall Semester 2026, November 01, 2026 for Spring semester 2027. Candidates will remain in the pooled position queue for the 26‑27 academic year or until notified directly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Teach or develop courses in the field or subfield for which you are applying, as determined by Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:
• For Art Studio/Art History: Master’s degree or terminal degree in the discipline or subfield.
• For Art Education: Master’s degree or terminal degree in art education or subfield of education or studio art.
• Successful minimum of 3–5 years of art teaching experience in pre‑K to 12th grade school settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution.
• For Art Education specifically: teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution, mentoring art‑education student‑teacher candidates, flexible schedule and ability to travel to conduct student‑teacher observations, and experience teaching with new media/technology in pre‑K to 12th grade art‑education classrooms.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Benefits

Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.