Temp Part-Time Faculty in Humanities

The University of New Mexico • Gallup, NM

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of New Mexico’s Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or online lower division courses (1000/2000 Level) during the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027 semesters in various potential areas. UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus responding to the unique needs and multicultural backgrounds of its community by offering community education, career and technical education, and transfer programs. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of teaching, including content delivery, assignment development, grading, and assessment. Positions are contingent upon semester need based on student enrollment and course offerings. Candidates selected will report to the division chair.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in African Studies, American Studies, Classical Studies, History, the Humanities, International Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or a related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of those fields previously listed
• An updated curriculum vitae
• Official transcript(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications
• Cover letter indicating which discipline(s) you are interested in teaching, the days/times you are available to teach, and how your education satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria
• Three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email addresses)

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in African Studies, American Studies, Classical Studies, History, the Humanities, International Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or a related field
• College-level teaching experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assessment of student learning as outlined by the division chair

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level