Temp Part-Time Faculty in Emergency Medical Services
This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases.
About the Role
The 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).
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
- 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. Selected candidates will report to the division chair.
Courses
Anticipated openings may include the following subjects:
- 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 Emergency Medical Responder
- HLED 1113 First Aid & CPR
- HLED 1115 American Heart Association CPR
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
Best Consideration Dates
- July 24, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester
- November 01, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester
- February 01, 2027 for Summer 2027 Semester
Pay
Adjunct faculty are compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads. Salary is dependent on qualifications.