Temp Part-Time Faculty in Fire Science Technology

About the role

This position is for the UNM‑Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. The Center for Career and Technical Education anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face‑to‑face and/or develop lower division courses (100‑200 level) in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the following disciplines:

• CRJS 293: Fireline Fitness (2 credit hours)
• FISC 101: Principles of Emergency Services (3 credit hours)
• FISC 102: Fire Prevention (3 credit hours)
• 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)

For best consideration, apply by July 04, 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester and November 14, 2026 for the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

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 based on student 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ work 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 ISC 100/200/700, 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 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.

Pay

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

Benefits

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