Temp Part-Time Faculty in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Teacher Education

PLEASE NOTE: 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
the face-to-face and/or online lower division courses (1000/2000 Level)
during the Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 semesters in the following potential
areas:

Possible Courses:

• ECED 1110 (Child Growth, Development, and Learning)
• ECED 1115 (Health, Safety, and Nutrition)
• ECED 1120 (Guiding Young Children)
• ECED 1125 (Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs)
• ECED 1130 (Family and Community Collaboration)
• ECED 2110 (Professionalism)
• ECED 2115 (Introduction to Language, Literacy, and Reading)
• ECED 2120 (Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4)
• ECED 2121 (Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4 Practicum)
• ECED 2130 (Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 through Grade 3)
• ECED 2131 (Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 through Grade 3 Practicum)
• EDUC 1120 (Intro to Education)
• EDUC 2110 (Foundations of Education)
• EDUC 2222 (Literacy/Language Instruction for ESL Learners)
• EDUC 2224 (ESL Across the Content Areas)
• EDUC 2243 (Children’s Literature)
• EDUC 2315 (Educating Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Students)
• EDUC 2330 (The Effective Classroom)
• EDUC 2360 (Curriculum and Assessment)
• EDUC 2365 (Effective Teaching)
• EDUC 2375 (Technology Integration in the Classroom)
• EDUC 2415 (Elementary Curriculum & Teaching Methods)
• EDUC 2420 (Teaching Reading for the Elementary Classroom)
• EDUC 2430 (Fundamentals of Reading Instruction)
• EDUC 2460 (Secondary Teaching Methods)
• EDUC 2998 (Field Experience)

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 UNM Gallup Branch is seeking a
qualified temporary part-time faculty member 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.

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

Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
Spring 2027 Semester – October 08, 2026
Summer and Fall 2027 Semesters - January 15, 2027

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree
  in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field;
  and at least three years teaching experience in an early childhood setting
  or at the elementary education level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree
  in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field;
  and 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

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach the following materials to your online application: 1.) An updated curriculum vitae; 2.) Transcript(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications; 3.) 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 4.) Three (3) professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email addresses). 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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.