Temp Part-Time Faculty in Fire Science Technology

This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

About the Role

The University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Center for Career and Technical Education Department, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or develop lower division courses (100 - 200 level) for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the following disciplines:

• Fall Semester:
  • CRJS 293: Fireline Fitness (2 credit hours)
  • FISC 101: Principles of Emergency Services (3 credit hours)
  • FISC 102: Fire Prevention (3 credit hours)
• Spring Semester:
  • BSTC 293: Introduction to Structural Firefighting (3 credit hours)
  • FISC 105: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services, Safety, and Survival (3 credit hours)
  • BSTC 293: Firefighter Health and Safety (2 credit hours)

UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching, including but not limited to meeting face-to-face with the class during assigned times (which may include 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face lower division courses (100 - 200 level) in specified disciplines.
• Develop and deliver instructional materials and information in a classroom setting.
• Assess and report student learning outcomes as outlined by the division chair.
• Meet with classes during assigned times, which may include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in Fire Science or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications and/or industry-recognized credentials within the fire service (e.g., Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials, Wildland Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Incident Command Systems/ICS 100/200/700/800, National Incident Management Systems/NIMS).
• Demonstrated teaching experience in Fire Science Technologies or a closely related field (e.g., Emergency Services, First Response).
• Minimum of IFSAC or Pro Board Fire Instructor II Certification.
• Associate Degree (AAS or AS) in Fire Science Technology or a closely related discipline.
• Three (3) years’ experience developing and delivering instructional materials in a classroom setting at either the secondary or post-secondary level.
• 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 compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads.

Schedule

Best consideration dates for applications:

• July 04, 2026, for Fall 2026 Semester
• November 14, 2026, for Spring 2027 Semester

Teaching schedules may include evenings or weekends.