Temp Part-Time Faculty in Elementary OR Secondary Education Alternative Licensure

University of New Mexico
United States, New Mexico, Gallup
705 Gurley Ave (Show on map)
Oct 28, 2025
Posting Numberreq32630 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentGallup Branch Academic LocationGallup Branch CampusGallup Benefits EligibleAdjunct 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 Gallup Branch, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Division is anticipating hiring an adjunct faculty to teach three-credit-hour Education course during the Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. These courses will prepare students enrolled in our Alternative Teacher Licensure programs for licensure with the state of New Mexico. Possible Courses: EDUC 2110 Foundations of Education EDUC 2360 Curriculum and Assessment EDUC 2222 Literacy/Language Instruction for ESL Learners EDUC 2415 Elementary Curriculum and Teaching Methods EDUC 2460 Secondary Teaching Methods EDUC 2224 ESL Across Content Areas EDUC 2365 Effective Teaching EDUC 2998 Internship 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. 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, as follows: Credentials Rate Per Credit Hour Terminal Degree, plus 12 hours of teaching experience $1,100.94 Terminal Degree, less than 12 hours of teaching experience $1,056.70 Master's Degree, plus 12 hours of teaching experience $1017.60 Master's Degree, less than 12 hours of teaching experience $1017.60 Best Consideration Dates For best consideration please apply by these dates: March 31, 2025 for Summer 2025 Semester May 31, 2025 for Fall 2025 Semesters October 31, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or a related field; Three years teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or related field College-level teaching experience A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities Application Instructions 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 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. For Best ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until . 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. 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.