Temp Part-Time Faculty in Social Sciences - req# 34439

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Social Sciences

Posting Numberreq34439
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: Thisposition is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico’s Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & EducationDivision, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or online lower division courses (100/1000/2000Level) during the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 semesters in thefollowing potential areas:

Possible courses:
- AMST1110 (Intro to Environmental and Social Justice)
-AMST 1140 (Intro to Critical Race and Indigenous Studies)
-ANTH 1115 (Intro to Anthropology)
-ANTH 1140 (Intro to Cultural Anthropology)
-ANTH 2175 (World Archaeology)
-ARCH 1210 (Intro to Environmental Planning)
-CCST 1110 (Intro to Comparative Global Ethnic Studies)
-FCST 2130 (Marriage and Family Relationships)
-GEOG 1165 (People and Place)
-GEOG 2170 (Energy, Environment, and Society)
-LING 2210 (Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics)
-LTAM 1110 (Intro to Latin American Studies)
-PADM 2110 (Public Leadership for Social Change)
-POLS 1120 (American National Government)
-POLS 1140 (The Political World)
-POLS 1150 (Navajo Government)
-POLS 2110 (Comparative Politics)
-POLS 2120 (International Relations)
-PH 101 (Introduction to Population Health)
-PH 102 (Global Health Challenges and Responses)
-PSYC 1110 (Intro to Psychology)
-SOCI 1110 (Intro to Sociology)
-SUST 1134 (Intro to Sustainability Studies)
-SOCI 2315 (The Dynamics of Prejudice)


UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico locatedapproximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque.  The University of New Mexicoestablished branch colleges to provide the highest quality of education forstudents pursuing post-secondary education at different locations throughoutthe state. Branch colleges respond specifically to the unique needs andmulticultural backgrounds of their respective communities by offering communityeducation programs, career and technical education including certificate andassociate degree programs, and transfer programs that prepare students for upperdivision entry into colleges and universities. 

The Liberal Arts &Education Division at UNM Gallup Branch is seeking qualified temporarypart-time faculty members to teach lower division classes in various courses ortopics as specified above. UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for allaspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meetingface-to-face with the class during assigned times that may include evenings orweekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments,reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by thedivision chair.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by studentenrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven by graduationrequirements.  Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up tothe deadline for students to drop or add courses.  Candidates who areselected for these positions will report to the division 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’sdegree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, PoliticalScience, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field; or a Master’sdegree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of those fields previously listed

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctoratedegree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, PoliticalScience, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, andcollege-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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