Temp Parttime Faculty - Communication & Journalism

Temp Parttime Faculty - Communication & Journalism

Posting Numberreq35004 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentCommunication Journalism (839A) Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary

Department of Communication and Journalism 

The Department of Communication and Journalism (C&J) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty 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:

• COMM 1130: Public Speaking
• COMM 1140: Introduction to Media Writing
• COMM 2120: Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 2130: Media Theories
• COMM 2135: Media Ethics and Law
• COMM 2185: Multimedia and Visual Communication
• COMM 2190: Writing and Editing for Multimedia Journalism
• COMM 2245: Web Design
• CJ 300: Theories of Communication
• CJ 314: Intercultural Communication
• CJ 320: Conflict Management and Mediation
• CJ 323: Nonverbal Communication
• CJ 344: Interviewing
• CJ 360: Video Journalism
• CJ 365: History of Media
• CJ 370: Audio Journalism
• CJ 374: Design and Visual Presentation
• CJ 375: Intermediate Reporting
• CJ 387: Introduction to Strategic Communication
• CJ 389: Creative Concepts
• CJ 390: Strategic Writing
• CJ 391: Strategic Social Media
• CJ 450: Health Communication
• CJ 461: Media Criticism

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Department of Communication & Journalism 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, 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 C&J department.

Best Consideration Dates

For best consideration, please apply by the following dates:
Spring 2026 semester – December 15, 2025
Summer 2026 semester – March 15, 2026 
Fall 2026 semester – July 15, 2026

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: Hiring: College of Arts & Sciences | The University of New Mexico.

Qualifications

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 Communication Studies or Journalism, or a subfield of these 
     areas, for which you are applying;
Or

     Master’s degree or higher in a field other than Communication Studies or Journalism 
     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 a