Temp Part-Time Faculty in Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management

Posting Numberreq36840 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, Math, Business, Science, and Technology Division anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or develop lower division courses (1000 - 2000 level) in the Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters in the following anticipated potential disciplines:

• HRTM 1120 – Introduction to Tourism
• HRTM 1140 – Introduction to Food Preparation
• HRTM 2110 – Safety, Sanitation, and Health in the Hospitality Industry
• HRTM 2130 – Hotel Operations I

UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque.  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. 

The Math, Business, Science, and Technology Division at UNM Gallup Branch is seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach lower division classes in various courses or topics as specified above. 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.

Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
July 04, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester
November 14, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of successful teaching experience at the community college level.
• Relevant industry experience
• 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.

Please submit 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 professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email address). Each of these items must be uploaded 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.

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