Temp Part-Time Faculty in Nursing Adjuncts

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

The Nursing Program at
UNMG anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Fall 2026, Spring 2027,
and/or Summer 2027 semesters in the Nursing Program/Nursing and Human
Services (NHS) Division to teach the Lower Division Nursing Courses
(1000-2000 Level), nursing clinicals, and/or nursing program pre-requisites.

Possible Courses:

•  Nursing assistant didactic and/or skills
• Nursing assistant clinicals
• Nursing skills laboratory
• Nursing simulation
• Adult health and illness clinical
• Pediatric health and illness clinical
• Maternal/child health and illness clinical
• Mental health and illness clinical
• Human Growth and Development
• Human Nutrition
• Pathophysiology
• NMNC didactic nursing courses

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 Nursing and Human Services (NHS) 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 with the class during assigned times, content delivery, assignment
development, grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of
student learning as outlined by the department chair.

Positions
are contingent upon need each semester as determined by departmental needs,
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
selected for these positions will report to the NHS 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:
September 18, 2026, for Fall 2026 Semester
October 23, 2026, for Spring 2027 Semester
April 2, 2027, for Summer 2027 Semester

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Unrestricted, active New Mexico RN license or
  multistate RN compact license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing
• Two years of clinical nursing 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.

To apply, please submit the following materials: 1.) An updated curriculum vitae; 2.) copy of your registered nursing license from NURSYS or the State Board of Nursing; 3.) transcript(s) sufficient to assess Minimum Qualifications; 4.) cover Letter indicating which courses and/or disciplines you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria; and 5.) three (3) professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please include both email address and phone number. Each of these MUST be submitted 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.