Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies

Position Summary

The Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026 Semesters.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM courses:

MSST 407/507 Museum Practices

MSST 475/575 Museum Interpretation

MSST 476/576 Museum Collection Management

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Museum Studies Program is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of the Program.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, 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 Director of the Museum Studies Program.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and apply for posting requisition # 34817. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application.

Best Consideration Dates
Spring 2026 semester - November 15, 2025
Summer 2026 semester - March 1, 2026
Fall 2026 term - August 1, 2026

We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico and is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at  and  For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Minimum Qualifications: To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:

1. Master's Degree or higher in Museum Studies or subfield for which you are applying;
Or Master's degree or higher in a field other than Museum Studies that is related to the position for which you are applying;
Or Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example).

Preferred Qualifications:

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfy the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.
• Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
  
  Please note:
  
  Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time period covered by this posting.

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.

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