Entry Level Museum Studies Faculty Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies
Posting Number
req34817
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Adjunct
Hiring Department
Museum Studies (257A)
Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Museum Studies Program at theUniversity of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring an Adjunct Faculty member toteach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2026, Summer 2026,and Fall 2026 Semesters.
Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teachcourses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to thesubject areas covered in the following UNM courses:
MSST 407/507 Museum Practices
MSST 475/575 Museum Interpretation
MSST 476/576 Museum Collection Management
Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of thesecourses.
The Museum Studies Program is seeking qualified temporarypart time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classesin various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for allaspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not belimited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the coursecurriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessingstudent learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of the Program.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester asdetermined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule,and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled oreliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or addcourses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Directorof the Museum Studies Program.
To apply, please accessthe University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition# 34817. Only applications submitted through this website canbe considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "SpecialInstructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements thatmust accompany the application.
BestConsideration Dates
Forbest consideration, please apply by the following dates:
Spring2026 semester - November 15, 2025
Summer2026 semester - March 1, 2026
Fall2026 term - August 1, 2026
We will only consider complete applications. The position will remainopen until filled.
UNM is the premierresearch university in New Mexico and is a Carnegie Highest Research ActivityInstitution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque,which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities foreveryone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, andresearch opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding theCollege of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departmentsthat are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see thispage.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
To teach courses as described above are determined by HigherLearning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be metby one of these ways:
1. Master's Degree or higher in Museum Studies or subfield for which you are applying;
Or
Master'sdegree or higher in a field other than Museum Studies that is related to the position for which you are applying;
Or
Successful completion of at least 18graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfieldfor which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example).
Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield
2. An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
3. Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
4. Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)
5. 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 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application consists of the following:• Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfy the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above. • Curriculum Vitae • The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note: Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time period covered by this posting.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. Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within the specific semester.
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 Consideration
This posting will remain active until 11/14/2025. 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.