Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education (PE)

The University of New Mexico • Gallup, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM. The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division seeks to hire temporary part-time faculty members to teach face-to-face undergraduate-level physical activity, exercise and/or wellness-related classes in the Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 semesters. UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the class during assigned times that may include online, evenings and/or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the department 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.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of expertise, along with leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in physical education or related field
• Certification and/or advanced achievement in the content area and/or as a health fitness instructor from a credible national organization, board or accrediting body
• Professional performance, honors, awards, or significant recognition that indicates the individual’s level of discipline-based content knowledge
• Other demonstrated competencies and achievements relevant to the content of the course
• Official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, fitness management, or related degree
• Appropriate activity certification, as needed
• American Red Cross CPR/Basic Life Support certification (can also be earned within 30 days of employment)
• Teaching experience preferred
• 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 with the class during assigned times that may include online, evenings and/or weekends
• Content delivery
• Assignment development
• Grading assignments
• Reporting of grades
• Assessment of student learning as outlined by the department 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
• Education Level: Associate degree