Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education (PE)

Position Summary: This position is for the Universityof New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles westof Albuquerque, NMThe University of New Mexico Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division seeks to hire temporary part-timefaculty members to teach face-to-face undergraduate-level physical activity, exercise and/or wellness-related classes in the Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 semesters. Some of these courses include: Possible CoursesPHED 1110 - DancePHED 1140 - ZumbaPHED 1210 - BasketballPHED 1230 - Individual Sport(varies)PHED 1280 - VolleyballPHED 1290 - Team Sport (varies)PHED 1310 - Swim IPHED 1410 - YogaPHED 1420 - Stretch and RelaxPHED 1430 - PilatesPHED 1440 - Tai ChiPHED 1460 - ConditioningPHED 1510 - TrainingPHED 1620 - FitnessPHED 1670 - AerobicsPHED 1710 - Martial ArtsPHED 1830 - RunningPHED 1910 - Outdoor ExperiencePHED 1996 - Topics (varies)Candidates should indicate on their cover letter the area, orareas, of their interest, expertise, and experience. Candidatesmay also indicate potential new courses in their cover letter should theireducation and credential provide sufficient support. UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of anyclass they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the classduring assigned times that may include online, evenings and/or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting ofgrades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the department chair. Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by studentenrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven bygraduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated eachsemester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to thedivision chair. Salary Adjunct faculty are currently compensated on thebasis of their credentials and credit hour course loads.

Salary range: $1,157.97 - $1,240.52 per credit hour. Best Consideration Dates For best consideration please apply by these dates: November 15, 2026

Minimum Qualifications: Extensiveknowledge, skills, and abilities in area of expertise, along with leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor'sdegree in kinesiology, exercise science, fitness management, or related degree Appropriate activity certification, as needed (see application instructions)American Red Cross CPR/Basic Life Support certification (can also be earnedwithin 30 days of employment)Teaching experience preferredA 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 Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit 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. These factors may include: An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in physical education or related field; 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; Professional performance, honors, awards, or significant recognition that indicates the individual's level of discipline-based content knowledge; or 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.For Best Consideration This posting will remain active until 11/15/2026. 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. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.