Temp Part-Time Faculty in English

About the role

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 anticipated potential areas: English 1110 (Composition I), English 1110Z (Enhanced Composition), English 1120 (Composition II), English 2120 (Intermediate Composition), English 2210 (Professional and Technical Communication). UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. 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 Liberal Arts & Education Division at the UNM Gallup is seeking a qualified temporary part-time faculty member to teach lower division classes in various courses or topics as specified above.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the class during assigned times that may include face-to-face, evenings, or weekends.
• Deliver course content.
• Develop assignments.
• Grade assignments.
• Report grades.
• Assess 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English or a related field.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in English or a related field.
• At least three years of 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

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.

Schedule

Courses are offered for the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 semesters. Teaching may be face‑to‑face and/or online, with class meetings scheduled during assigned times that may include face‑to‑face, evenings, or weekends.