Temp Part-Time Faculty in Automotive Technology

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Automotive Technology

Posting Numberreq34111 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.

University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Applied Technologies & Allied Health Sciences Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or develop lower division courses (100 level) in the Fall 2025, Spring2026, and Summer 2026 semesters in the following anticipated potential disciplines:

Possible Courses:

• AUTT 111 Automotive Testing & Diagnostics
• AUTT 115 Brake Systems
• AUTT 130 Electrical System Repair
• AUTT 157 Steering & Suspension
• AUTT 167 Emission Control Service
• AUTT 170 Heating and Air Conditioning
• AUTT 203 Automotive Engine Overhaul
• AUTT 123 Automatic Transmission Overhaul
• AUTT 230 Electrical Systems Overhaul
• AUTT 295 Practicum in Automotive Technology

UNM Gallup is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico located approximately 130 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 Applied Technologies & Allied Health Sciences 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. Salary range: $1,135.26 per credit hour.

Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
August 16, 2025 for Fall 2025 Semester
September 30, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester
February 28, 2026 for Summer 2026 Semester

Qualifications

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or ability to become ASE-certified in topic-specific area related to course(s) taught (i.e, A series, C1, E Series, F1, G1, L1, L3, T Series, X1)
• 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) and/or certification(s)/license(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 yo