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Temp Part‑Time Faculty in Social Sciences Posting Number: req34439 Employment Type: Faculty Faculty Type: Adjunct Hiring Department: Gallup Branch Campus: Gallup Benefits: Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary: 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 face‑to‑face and/or online lower division courses (100/1000/2000 Level) during the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 semesters in the following potential areas: AMST 1110 – Intro to Environmental and Social Justice AMST 1140 – Intro to Critical Race and Indigenous Studies ANTH 1115 – Intro to Anthropology ANTH 1140 – Intro to Cultural Anthropology ANTH 2175 – World Archaeology ARCH 1210 – Intro to Environmental Planning CCST 1110 – Intro to Comparative Global Ethnic Studies FCST 2130 – Marriage and Family Relationships GEOG 1165 – People and Place GEOG 2170 – Energy, Environment, and Society LING 2210 – Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics LTAM 1110 – Intro to Latin American Studies PADM 2110 – Public Leadership for Social Change POLS 1120 – American National Government POLS 1140 – The Political World POLS 1150 – Navajo Government POLS 2110 – Comparative Politics POLS 2120 – International Relations PH 101 – Introduction to Population Health PH 102 – Global Health Challenges and Responses PSYC 1110 – Intro to Psychology SOCI 1110 – Intro to Sociology SUST 1134 – Intro to Sustainability Studies SOCI 2315 – The Dynamics of Prejudice UNM Gallup is a two‑year branch campus 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 Liberal Arts & Education 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. Wages: Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads. Salary range: $1,135.26 – $1,228.24 per credit hour. Best Consideration Dates: September 15, 2025 – Spring 2026 Semester January 15, 2026 – Summer and Fall 2026 Semesters Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any of those fields previously listed. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Linguistics, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, and 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. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Important materials to attach: 1) Updated curriculum vitae; 2) Official transcript(s); 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; 4) Three professional references and their contact information. Each of these must be uploaded for applicant consideration. 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. We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of New Mexico

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