Temp Parttime Faculty in Physical Education Non-Professional (PENP) Program at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req33167

Working Title:
Temp Parttime Faculty in Physical Education Non-Professional (PENP) Program

Position Summary:
ThePhysical Education Non-Professional (PENP) program in the Department of Health,Exercise and Sports Sciences at UNM is seeking candidates for temporary,part-time faculty to teach undergraduate level physical activity-, exercise-,and/or wellness-related courses. This posting will remain open andapplicants will be selected as needed per semester. Some of the morespecialized courses for which temporary part-time instructors are oftenrecruited include various group fitness classes including, but not limitedto: Dance, Zumba, Volleyball, Various Team Sports, Yoga, Stretch andRelax, Tai Chi, Conditioning, Aerobics, Martial Arts, Running, OutdoorExperience, Basketball, Swimming, Rock Climbing, Pilates (see the UNM CourseCatalog for more details). Candidates should indicate in their cover letter inwhich area of expertise their experience lies. Candidates may also indicatepotential new courses in their cover letter should their education andcredentials provide sufficient support.
Thisis a continuous posting for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026semesters. For best consideration dates:

August 1, 2025 for Fall Semester 2025
September 12, 2025 for Spring Semester 2026
February 2, 2026 for Summer Semester 2026
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

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

Department:
Health Exercise & Sports Science (353A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Adjunct
Hiring Department:
College of Education

Academic Location:
Health Exercise & Sports Science (353A)
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 . 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.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are also required. In the cover letter, the applicant should explain how their resume and work history satisfies any and all of the Higher Learning Commission credentialing factors for the Physical Education Non-Professional activity courses they are applying to instruct. All These factors are: 1. An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in physical education or related field; 2. Certification and/or advanced achievement in the content area and/or as a health fitness instructor from a credible national organization, board or accrediting body; 3. Professional performance, honors, awards, or significant recognition that indicates the individual's level of discipline-based content knowledge; or 4. Other demonstrated competencies and achievements relevant to the content of the course.
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:
Extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in area ofexpertise, along with leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, fitnessmanagement, or related degree. Appropriate activity certification, as needed(see application instructions). American Red Cross CPR/Basic Life Supportcertification (can also be earned within 30 days of employment). Teachingexperience preferred.

A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and studentsuccess, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.