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

Position Summary

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of 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 lower‑division courses (1000‑2000 level) during the Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 semesters in the following potential areas:

• ARCH 1120 (Introduction to Architecture)
• 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 to Photography)
• ARTS 1510 (Introduction to Electronic Arts)
• ARTS 1610 (Drawing I)
• ARTS 1840 (Sculpture I)
• CCST 1125 (Chicana/o Latina/o Musical Cultures and Expressions)
• DANC 1110 (Dance Appreciation)
• DANC 1140 (Flamenco I)
• DANC 1170 (Hip Hop I)
• FDMA 2110 (Introduction to Film Studies)
• MUSC 2790 (Digital Music Production and Design I)
• THEA 1110 (Introduction to Theatre)
• THEA 1120 (Beginning Acting)

UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching, including but not limited to: meeting face‑to‑face with the class during assigned times that may include evenings or weekends; content delivery; assignment development; grading; reporting of grades; and assessment of student learning as outlined by the division chair.

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

Posting Number: req
34430

Employment Type:

Faculty
Faculty Type:
Adjunct
Hiring Department:
Gallup Branch
Academic

Location:

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

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 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.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit 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 consideration, please apply by these dates:
September 15, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester
January 15, 2026 for Summer and Fall 2026 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.