Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education; PE

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education (PE)

Position Summary

This position is for the University of New Mexico - Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, 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 Fall 2025, Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. Some of these courses include:

• PHED 1110 – Dance
• PHED 1140 – Zumba
• PHED 1210 – Basketball
• PHED 1230 – Individual Sport (varies)
• PHED 1280 – Volleyball
• PHED 1290 – Team Sport (varies)
• PHED 1310 – Swim I
• PHED 1410 – Yoga
• PHED 1420 – Stretch and Relax
• PHED 1430 – Pilates
• PHED 1440 – Tai Chi
• PHED 1460 – Conditioning
• PHED 1510 – Training
• PHED 1620 – Fitness
• PHED 1670 – Aerobics
• PHED 1710 – Martial Arts
• PHED 1830 – Running
• PHED 1910 – Outdoor Experience
• PHED 1996 – Topics (varies)

Candidates should indicate in their cover letter the area(s) of their interest, expertise, and experience. They may also indicate potential new courses if their education and credentials provide sufficient support.

UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including meeting with the class during assigned times that may include online, evenings and/or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading, 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 will report to the division chair.

Salary

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

Best Consideration Dates

• September 15, 2025 – Fall 2025 Semester
• September 30, 2025 – Spring 2026 Semester
• February 28, 2026 – Summer 2026 Semester

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of expertise, along with leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, fitness management, or related degree
• Appropriate activity certification, as needed (see application instructions)
• 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

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are also required. In the cover letter, the applicant should explain how their resume and work history satisfy any and all of the Higher Learning Commission credentialing factors for the Physical Education Non‑Professional activity courses they are applying to instruct. These factors may include:
1) An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in physical education or related field;
2) 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;
3) Professional performance, honors, awards, or significant recognition that indicates the individual’s level of discipline‑based content knowledge; or
4) Other demonstrated competencies and achievements relevant to the content of the course.

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 Consideration

This posting will remain active until [date missing]. 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.