Temp Part-Time Faculty in Communications
About the role
This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM (approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque). The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face‑to‑face or online courses during the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters in the Liberal Arts & Education Division. Adjunct faculty will teach and/or develop lower‑division (1000‑2000 level) Communications courses, which may include:
- COMM 1115 – Introduction to Communication
- COMM 1130 – Public Speaking
- COMM 1145 – Sex, Lies, and Fake News: How to Use Media Wisely
- COMM 1150 – Introduction to Mass Communication
- COMM 1155 – Communication Across Culture
- COMM 2120 – Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 2121 – Introduction to Interpersonal Health Communication
UNM‑Gallup serves a diverse student population with over 100 full‑time and part‑time faculty members and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Positions are contingent upon need each semester based on student enrollment, the course offering matrix, and graduation‑requirement demand, and may be filled or eliminated up to the drop/add deadline. Selected candidates will report to the division chair. Best‑consideration application dates are May 15, 2026 (Fall 2026), September 1, 2026 (Spring 2027), and January 25, 2027 (Summer 2027).
Responsibilities
- Teach and/or develop lower‑division (1000‑2000 level) Communications courses.
- Meet with class during assigned times that may include face‑to‑face, evenings, or weekends.
- Deliver course content, develop assignments, grade assignments, report grades, and assess student learning as outlined by the division chair.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Communications or a related field.
Preferred qualifications: Doctorate in Communications or a related field; 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.
Benefits
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Pay
Salary range: $3,405.78 – $3,684.71 per three‑credit course.