Temp Part-Time Faculty in Business Technology

About the role

This position is for the UNM‑Gallup Branch in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. The Math, Business, Science & Technology Division anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face‑to‑face and/or develop lower‑division courses (1000‑2000 level) for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the following disciplines: BUSA 11230 – Business Professional, BUSA 1210 – Records Management, BUSA 2240 – Customer Service in Business, and OTEC 1101 – Beginning Keyboarding. UNM branch colleges provide high‑quality education tailored to the unique, multicultural needs of their communities, offering community education, career and technical programs, and transfer pathways. The division seeks qualified temporary part‑time faculty to teach the listed lower‑division classes. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of their classes, including meeting face‑to‑face (which may include evenings or weekends), content delivery, assignment development, grading, reporting grades, and assessing student learning as outlined by the division chair. Positions are contingent upon semester‑by‑semester need based on enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements, and may be filled or eliminated up to the drop/add deadline. Selected candidates will report to the division chair. For best consideration, apply by July 04, 2026 for Fall 2026 and by November 14, 2026 for Spring 2027. Applicants who are hired will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate otherwise in their cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Teach face‑to‑face lower‑division courses (may include evenings or weekends)
• Develop course content and instructional materials for BUSA 11230, BUSA 1210, BUSA 2240, and OTEC 1101
• Deliver lectures, facilitate discussions, and engage students in learning activities
• Create, distribute, and collect assignments and assessments
• Grade student work and report grades in a timely manner
• Assess student learning outcomes as directed by the division chair
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, and course administration

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications: At least one year of successful teaching experience at the community college level; relevant industry 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads.

Schedule

Classes may be scheduled in the evenings or weekends as needed to meet instructional requirements.