Temp Part-Time Faculty in Emergency Medical Services

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Emergency Medical Services

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.

Position Summary
- PLEASE NOTE:

This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. University of New Mexico Gallup Branch anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach in the Fall 2026, Spring and Summer 2027 semesters in the Applied Technologies & Health Sciences (AT&HS) Division to teach and/or develop lower division courses (100 Level). Anticipated openings potentially include the following subject:

• EMS 113 EMT Basic
• EMS 142 EMT Basic Lab
• EMS 120 Introduction to EMS Systems
• EMS 180 EMT Intermediate
• EMS 143 EMT Intermediate Lab
• EMS 106 Emergence Medical Responder
• HLED 1113 First Aid & CPR
• HLED 1115 American Heart Association CPR

The University of New Mexico established branch colleges to provide the highest quality of education for students pursuing post-secondary education at different locations throughout the state. Branch colleges respond specifically to the unique needs and multicultural backgrounds of their respective communities by offering community education programs, career and technical education including certificate and associate degree programs, and transfer programs that prepare students for upper division entry into colleges and universities.

The UNM Gallup adjunct faculty are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the class during assigned times that may include online, evenings or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the division 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 for these positions will report to the division chair. Salary dependent on qualifications. Wages Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads.

Best Consideration Dates For best consideration please apply by these dates:

• July 24, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester
• November 01, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester
• February 01, 2027 for Summer 2027 Semester

Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications for EMS Instructors:

• UNM Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy Approved EMT/EMS Instructor Coordinator
• Current New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician Certification (AEMT/Paramedic)
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) Card

Minimum Qualifications for American Heart Association CPR Instructors:

• Instructor certification with American Heart Association CPR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years professional EMS experience
• Experience teaching EMS/EMT classes
• Experience with program design/methodology
• Experience being a Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor
• 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. To apply, please attach the following materials to your online application: 1.) Updated Curriculum Vitae; 2.) Transcript(s), license(s)/certification(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications; and 3.) Cover Letter indicating which discipline(s) you are interested in teaching, the days/times you are available to teach, and how your education and/or experience satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria;

and 4.) three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email address). Each of these MUST be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing. 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.

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.