Temp Parttime Faculty - Graphic Design at University of New Mexico – Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35944

Working Title:
Temp Parttime Faculty - Graphic Design

Position Summary:
The UNM Department of Fine Arts invites applicants to apply for a Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct/Unit 2) member to teach one of the following subject areas for Summer/Fall 2026 this posting is exclusively for online/asynchronous instruction and delivery of courses.

These positions will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. The specific courses include, but are not limited to, the following:

ARTS 2431 Introduction to Graphic Design

Introduction to the principles of visual communication and digital media, letterforms, typography and identity marks. Projects produced using conventional and digital tools.

COMM 2245 Web Design

This course provides an introduction to web development techniques, theory, and design. Students will learn HTML, CSS application, and strategies for effective site navigation and design, along with industry standard web editing software to develop various websites.

We propose a base salary of $1,135.26 to $1,227.89 per credit hour depending on successful candidates' qualifications. This posting is for both face to face and remote delivery of courses.
Campus:
Taos

Benefits Eligble:
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Taos Branch

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Adjunct
Hiring Department:
Taos Branch

Academic Location:
Taos Branch
Benefits Eligible:
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
For Best Consideration Date:
This posting will remain active until 2/27/2026. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To apply please attach the following to your application: oCV oCover Letter. Please include what specific course(s) you are interested in teaching in. oUnofficial graduate level transcripts will be accepted with application, but we will need official graduate level transcripts if you are selected for hire.oCandidates should provide a list of technical skills in the area of expertise and be able to exhibit abilities in, graphic design, typography, web design, digital media (Adobe Suite).oCandidates should provide an example syllabus for a semester long Graphic Design courseoCandidates should be active in the field and provide a portfolio of work of at least ten images and up to twenty.oProvide three references for teaching experience.
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.Minimum Qualifications:

To teach or develop courses in the field or subfield for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met in these ways:

• A master's degree in fine arts, or relevant degree with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach or tested experience that is determined to be equivalent to the degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly a community college.

• Demonstrated experience in remote delivery of instruction.

• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities