Temp Part-Time Faculty in Sciences

About the Role

The University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Math, Business, Science, and Technology Division anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or develop lower division courses (1000 - 2000 level) in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the following anticipated potential disciplines.

Potential Disciplines

• Biology: General Biology with Lab – BIOL 1110/1110L; Biology for Health Sciences with Lab – BIOL 1140/1140L; Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab – BIOL 1310/1310L; Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab – BIOL 1320/1320L; Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab – BIOL 2210/2210L; Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab – BIOL 2225/2225L; Microbiology for Health Sciences – BIOL 2305
• Chemistry: General Chemistry I STEM Majors with Lab – CHEM 1215/1215L; General Chemistry II STEM Majors with Lab – CHEM 1225/1225L; Introduction to Chemistry for Non-Majors Lecture and Laboratory – CHEM 1120C; Integrated Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry – CHEM 2120
• Environmental Science: The Blue Planet with Lab – ENVS 1130/1130L
• Geology: Physical Geology with Lab – GEOL 1110/1110L
• Physics: Survey of Physics with Lab – PHYS 1115/1115L; Algebra-Based Physics I – PHYS 1230/1230L; Algebra-Based Physics II – PHYS 1240/1240L

UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. 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 Math, Business, Science, and Technology Division at UNM Gallup Branch is seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach lower division classes in various courses or topics as specified above. 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 that 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. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the division chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• A master's degree or higher in a discipline other than that for which you are applying, and successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, ABD, or EdD in discipline or subfield for which you are applying.
• At least one year of successful teaching experience at the community college 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.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials to your online application:

• An updated curriculum vitae;
• Transcript(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications;
• Cover Letter indicating which discipline(s) you are interested in teaching, the days/times you are available to teach, and how your education satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria; and
• Three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email address).

Each of these items MUST be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Best Consideration Dates

For Best Consideration, please apply by these dates: July 04, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester; November 14, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester. This posting will remain active after these dates. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.