TPT - Anthropology (FA26)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for certain UNM benefits

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking candidates for temporary part-time faculty to teach Anthropology courses for Fall 2026. The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in Anthropology, with preferred experience in post-secondary teaching and online course instruction. This role emphasizes commitment to diverse cultures and communities, aligning with the university’s mission. Interested applicants should apply through the official site by April 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: Master’s degree in Anthropology.
• Preferred: At least one year of teaching experience at a post-secondary institution.
• Preferred: Experience/certification to teach online.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate understanding of New Mexico cultures and to the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Anthropology courses at a community college level.

Skills

Post-secondary teaching

Online teaching experience

Community/cultural engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology

Job description

TPT - Anthropology (FA26)

TheUNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary, part-time faculty to teach Anthropology courses. This will be a Fall 2026 recruitment.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical vocational programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro.

For best consideration please apply by these dates:
April1, 2026 for Fall 2026

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’sdegree in Anthropology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Atleast one year of experience teaching at a post-secondary institution
• Experience and/or certification to teach 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

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include a cover letter, CV, and transcripts.

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 their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 4/1/2026. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.