PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or develop lower division courses (1000/2000 level) in the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 semesters in the following anticipated potential disciplines:

- AMST 1150 (Introduction to Southwest Studies)
- CCST 2110 (Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies)
- CLST 1110 (Greek Mythology)
- CLST 2110 (Greek Civilization)
- CLST 2120 (Roman Civilization)
- GEOG 1175 (World Regional Geography)
- INTS 1101 (Introduction to International Studies)
- LTAM 1111 (Latin American Film)
- MLNG 1110 (Approaches to Languages and Cultures)
- NATV 1150 (Introduction to Native American Studies)
- PHIL 1115 (Introduction to Philosophy)
- PHIL 1120 (Logic, Reasoning, and Critical Thinking)
- RELG 1110 (Introduction to World Religions)
- RELG 1550 (Religion, Health and Medicine)

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 Fine Arts, Humanities & Sciences 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, as follows:

Credentials                                                                           Rate Per Credit Hour
Terminal Degree, plus 12 hours College teaching                  $1,100.94
Terminal Degree, less than 12 hours College teaching           $1,056.70
Master’s Degree, plus 12 hours College teaching                   $1,017.60
Master’s Degree, less than 12 hours College teaching           $1,017.60

Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
December 16, 2024 for Spring 2025 Semester
January 31, 2025 for Summer 2025 Semester
May 31, 2025 for Fall 2025 Semesters

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in American Studies, Chicana/Chicano Studies, Classics, Geography, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or a related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in a discipline listed above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in American Studies, Chicana/Chicano Studies, Classics, Geography, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or a related field.
• College-level teaching.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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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.