Temp Part-Time Faculty in Criminal Justice at University of New Mexico – Gallup, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req34117

Working Title:
Temp Part-Time Faculty in Criminal Justice

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 (1000-2000 level) in the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters in the following anticipated potential disciplines:

Possible courses:

• CJUS 1110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CJUS 1120 Criminal Law I
• CJUS 1170 Introduction to Criminology
• CJUS 1350 Self-Defense for Law Enforcement
• CJUS 1410 Law
• CJUS 2130 Police and Society
• CJUS 2140 Criminal Investigations
• CJUS 2160 Field Experience in Criminal Justice
• CJUS 2440 Police and Patrol Procedures
• CJUS 2460 Traffic

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 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 - $1,228.24 per credit hour.

Best Consideration Dates
For best consideration please apply by these dates:
August 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 Semester
September 30, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester
February 28, 2026 for Summer 2026 Semester
Campus:
Gallup

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

Department:
Gallup Branch

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Adjunct
Hiring Department:
Gallup Branch

Academic Location:
Gallup 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 . 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.
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 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.Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree or a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related field for all courses except CJUS 1350/Self-Defense for Law Enforcement. Individuals interested in teaching CJUS 1350 should be certified in self-dense (i.e., Department of Public Safety or martial arts).
• 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.