Temp Part-time Faculty in Architecture, Fine Arts and Art History - req# 34430

Temp Part-time Faculty in Architecture, Fine Arts and Art History

Posting Numberreq34430
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeAdjunct
Hiring DepartmentGallup Branch
Academic LocationGallup Branch
CampusGallup
Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position SummaryPLEASE NOTE: This position isfor the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles westof Albuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico's Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division,anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or online lowerdivision courses (1000-2000 level) during the Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 semestersin the following potential areas:

Possible courses:
- ARCH 1120 (Introduction toArchitecture)
- ARCH 2151 (Design Thinking)
- ARTH 1120 (Introduction to Art)
- ARTH 2110 (History of Art I)
- ARTH 2120 (History of Art II)
- ARTS 1143 (Introduction to Art& Ecology)
- ARTS 1220 (Art Practices I)
- ARTS 1410 (Introduction toPhotography)
- ARTS 1510 (Introduction toElectronic Arts)
- ARTS 1610 (Drawing I)
- ARTS 1840 (Sculpture I)
- CCST 1125 (Chicana-o Latina-oMusical Cultures and Expressions)
- DANC 1110 (Dance Appreciation)
- DANC 1140 (Flamenco I)
- DANC 1170 (Hip Hop I)
- FDMA 2110 (Introduction to FilmStudies)
- MUSC 2790 (Digital MusicProduction and Design I)
- THEA 1110 (Introduction toTheatre)
- THEA 1120 (Beginning Acting)

UNM Gallup is a two-year branchcampus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 138 miles west ofAlbuquerque.  The University of New Mexico established branch colleges toprovide the highest quality of education for students pursuing post-secondaryeducation at different locations throughout the state. Branch colleges respondspecifically to the unique needs and multicultural backgrounds of theirrespective communities by offering community education programs, career andtechnical education including certificate and associate degree programs, andtransfer programs that prepare students for upper division entry into collegesand universities. 

The Liberal Arts & Education Division at UNM Gallup Branch is seekingqualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach lower division classesin various courses or topics as specified above. UNM Gallup instructors areresponsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but notlimited to meeting face-to-face with the class during assigned times that mayinclude evenings or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, gradingassignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning asoutlined by the division chair.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by studentenrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven bygraduation requirements.  Positions may be filled or eliminated eachsemester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to thedivision chair.

Wages:
Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials andcredit hour course loads. Salary range: $1,135.26 - $1,228.24 per credit hour.

Best Consideration Dates:
For best consideration, please apply by these dates:
September 15, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester
January 15, 2026 for Summer and Fall 2026 Semesters

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Master's degree, or Master of Fine Arts degree in Architecture, Art History, any Art Studio discipline, Dance, Electronic Arts, Latin American/Chicanx Studies, Music, Music Production, Film, Theatre, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • College-level teaching experience.
  • A demonstratedcommitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of NewMexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and globalcommunities.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach the following materials to your online application: 1.) An updated curriculum vitae; 2.) Official transcript(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications; 3.) 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; and 4.) Three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email addresses). Each of these must be uploaded for applicant consideration.

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 ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until . 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.

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.

 
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