Temp Part-Time Faculty in Emergency Medical Services

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

University of New
Mexico Gallup Branch anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach in the Fall
2026, Spring and Summer 2027 semesters in the Applied Technologies & Health
Sciences (AT&HS) Division to teach and/or develop lower division courses
(100 Level).

Anticipated openings potentially include the following subject: 

• EMS 113 EMT Basic
• EMS 142 EMT Basic Lab
• EMS 120 Introduction to EMS Systems
• EMS 180 EMT Intermediate
• EMS 143 EMT Intermediate Lab
• EMS 106 Emergence Medical Responder
• HLED 1113 First Aid & CPR
• HLED 1115 American Heart Association CPR

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 UNM Gallup adjunct faculty are responsible for all aspects of any class
they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the class during
assigned times that may include online, 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.  Salary dependent on qualifications.

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:
July 24, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester
November 01, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester
February 01, 2027 for
Summer 2027 Semester

Minimum Qualifications for EMS Instructors:  

• UNM Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy Approved
  EMT/EMS Instructor Coordinator
• Current New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician
  Certification (AEMT/Paramedic)
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) Card.

Minimum Qualifications for American Heart Association CPR Instructors:  

• Instructor certification with American Heart Association CPR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years professional EMS experience
• Experience teaching EMS/EMT classes
• Experience with program design/methodology
• Experience being a Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor
• 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.

To apply, please attach the following materials to your online application: 1.) Updated Curriculum Vitae; 2.) Transcript(s), license(s)/certification(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications; and 3.) Cover Letter indicating which discipline(s) you are interested in teaching, the days/times you are available to teach, and how your education and/or experience satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria; and 4.) three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email address). Each of these 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.