Requisition ID: req35420

Working Title:
Temp Parttime Faculty-Native Amer Stds

Position Summary:
TheUniversity of New Mexico invites applications for a part-time instructorposition in the Department of Native American Studies. The part-time instructorwill teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in-person and online on asemester-by-semester basis. Part-time instructors need to be knowledgeable on avariety of Native American Studies topics and subjects such as education,sovereignty, self-determination, philosophy, Native Nation building/Indigenouscommunity building, history, law, and/or related areas. Part-time instructorswill be paid on each course taught in the semester and payment will followstandard rates in the College of Arts & Sciences. We anticipate hiringAdjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 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:

NATV 1150 Introduction in Native American Studies

• NATV 2110 Socio-Political Concepts in Native America

• NATV 2315 Indigenous Language Revitalization and Community Renewal

• NATV 2140 Research Issues in Native America

• NATV 326 Tribal Gaming

• NATV 436 Environmental Ethics and Justice in Native America

• NATV 305 Indigenous Self-Determination in Education

• NATV 474 Seminar: Applying Traditions of Native American Philosophy

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Department of Native American Studies (NAS) is an interdisciplinary academic department committed to Indigenous academic scholarship and research excellence. The department currently offers a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.), master of arts (M.A.), bachelor of arts (B.A.), and a minor degree. NAS's mission is excellence in educating all students and the public about the Native experience of Indigenous peoples with significant attention given our complex history and intercultural heritage of New Mexico and the United States. A second goal is building a department that collaborates with Native communities and engages students in Native Nation/Indigenous community building.

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 Department of Native American Studies,

Best Consideration Dates

For best consideration, please apply by the following dates:

Fall 2026 semester - June 15, 2026

Spring 2026 semester - November 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 this page.
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:
Native American Studies (616A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Adjunct
Hiring Department:
College of Arts & Sciences

Academic Location:
Native American Studies (616A)
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 6/15/2026. 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 access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition # 35420. Applications must include a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria; a current curriculum vitae or resume (please include email address and telephone number); and three names of references with contact information. 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. Please apply by the for best consideration date listed within the specific semester. We will only consider complete applications. The positions will remain open until filled. Inquiries aboutthe position should be directed to the Native American Studies Department Chair Lloyd L. Lee (triplel@unm.edu). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the SearchCoordinator Delia Halona (deliak@unm.edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer and a Carnegie-classified R1 University. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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 courses asdescribed above are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditationrequirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:

• Master's Degree or higher in Native American Studies/American Indian Studies/Indigenous Studies or subfield for which you are applying;
• Master's Degree or higher in a field other than Native American Studies/American Indian Studies/Indigenous Studies that is related to the position for which you are applying;
• 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:

• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield
• Demonstrates ability to contribute to the Native American Studies, Undergraduate and Graduate programs; and mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Experience and/or commitment to teaching excellence at graduate and undergraduate levels
• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
• 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