Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies

The Museum Studies Program at the
University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to
teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2026, Summer 2026,
and Fall 2026 Semesters.

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

The Museum Studies Program 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 Director of the Program.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as
determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule,
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 Director
of the Museum Studies Program.

To apply, please access
the 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 can
be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special
Instructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements that
must accompany the application.

Best
Consideration Dates

For
best consideration, please apply by the following dates:

Spring
2026 semester - November 15, 2025
Summer
2026 semester - March 1, 2026
Fall
2026 term - August 1, 2026

We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain
open until filled.

UNM is the premier
research university in New Mexico and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher
Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met
by one of these ways:

1. Master's Degree or higher in Museum Studies or subfield for which you are applying;
Or
Master's
degree 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 18
graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield
for 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

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.

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.