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The UNM Department of Anthropology anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 Semesters. 

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the following subject areas: 

         Archaeology 

         Evolutionary Anthropology 

         General Anthropology 

         Medical Anthropology 

         Public Archaeology 

         Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology 

The UNM Anthropology Department is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department. 

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, funding, 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 Chair of the UNM Anthropology Department. 

Best Consideration Dates 

For best consideration, please apply by the following dates: 

Fall 2026 Full Term semester: July 31, 2026 

Fall 2026 2nd 8 Weeks or Late Starting (Intercession): September 1, 2026 

Spring 2027 Full Term semester: November 01, 2026 

Spring 2027 2nd  8 Weeks: February 1, 2027 

Summer 2027 semester: March 01, 2027   

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 satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above.  

         Curriculum Vitae  

         Sample syllabi 

         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. 

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition # 37191. 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. 

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution.  Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.  Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.  For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.