Temporary Classical Studies Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Humanities
Posting Number
req34441
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Adjunct
Hiring Department
Gallup Branch
Academic Location
Gallup Branch
Campus
Gallup
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
PLEASE NOTE: This position is forthe UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west ofAlbuquerque, NM.
The University of New Mexico's Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & EducationDivision, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/oronline lower division courses (1000/2000 Level) during the Spring, Summer,and Fall 2026 semesters in the following potential areas:
Possible courses:
-AFTS 1110 - Introduction to Africana Studies
-AMST 1150 - Introduction to Southwest Studies
-CCST 2110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies
-CLST 1110 - Greek Mythology
-CLST 2110 - Greek Civilization
-CLST 2120 - Roman Civilization
-HIST 1105 - Making History
-HIST 1110 - United States History I
-HIST 1120 - United States History II
-HIST 1150 - Western Civilization I
-HIST 1160 - Western Civilization II
-INTS 1101 - Introduction to International Studies
-NATV 1150 - Introduction to Native American Studies
-PHIL 1115 - Introduction to Philosophy
-PHIL 2210 - Early Modern Philosophy
-RELG 1110 - Introduction to World Religions
-RELG 1550 - Religion, Health and Medicine
-RELG 2110 - Eastern Religions
-RELG 2120 - Western Religions
UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico locatedapproximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. The University of New Mexicoestablished branch colleges to provide the highest quality of education forstudents pursuing post-secondary education at different locations throughoutthe state. Branch colleges respond specifically to the unique needs andmulticultural backgrounds of their respective communities by offering communityeducation programs, career and technical education including certificate andassociate degree programs, and transfer programs that prepare students forupper division entry into colleges and universities.
The Liberal Arts & Education Division at UNM Gallup Branch is seekingqualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach lower division classesin various courses or topics as specified above. UNM Gallup instructors areresponsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but notlimited to meeting face-to-face with the class during assigned times that mayinclude evenings or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, gradingassignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning asoutlined by the division chair.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by studentenrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven bygraduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated eachsemester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to thedivision chair.
Wages:
Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials andcredit hour course loads. Salary range: $1,135.26 - $1,228.24 per credit hour.
Best Consideration Dates:
For best consideration, please apply by these dates:
September 15, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester
January 15, 2026 for Summer and Fall 2026 Semesters
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree inAfrican Studies, American Studies, Classical Studies, History, the Humanities,International Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, or arelated field; or a Master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in any ofthose fields previously listed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoratedegree in African Studies, American Studies, Classical Studies, History, theHumanities, International Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy,Religion, or a related field, and college-level teaching experience
• A demonstratedcommitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of NewMexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and globalcommunities

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.) Official 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 professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email addresses). 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.
For Best Consideration
This 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.
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