The Museum Studies Program at theUniversity of New Mexico UNM anticipates hiring an Adjunct Faculty member toteach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2026 Summer 2026and Fall 2026 Semesters.Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teachcourses in a broad range of subject areas including but not limited to thesubject areas covered in the following UNM coursesMSST 407507 Museum PracticesMSST 475575 Museum InterpretationMSST 476576 Museum Collection ManagementPlease consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of thesecourses.The Museum Studies Program is seeking qualified temporarypart time faculty members to teach undergraduate andor graduate level classesin various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for allaspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not belimited to meeting with the class during assigned times delivering the coursecurriculum developing and grading assignments reporting grades and assessingstudent learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of the Program.Positions are contingent upon need each semester asdetermined by student enrollment levels courses on the current course scheduleand demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled oreliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or addcourses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Directorof the Museum Studies Program.To apply please accessthe University of New Mexicos online application system athttpswww.unm.edujobsand apply for postingrequisition34817. Only applications submitted through this website canbe considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the SpecialInstructions to Applicants" which detail all of the required elements thatmust accompany the application.BestConsideration DatesForbest consideration please apply by the following datesSpring2026 semester - November 15 2025Summer2026 semester - March 1 2026 Fall2026 term - August 1 2026We will only consider complete applications. The position will remainopen until filled.UNM is the premierresearch university in New Mexico and is a Carnegie Highest Research ActivityInstitution.Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerquewhich has cultural outdoor and recreational opportunities foreveryone.Learn more about our city our welcoming campus andresearch opportunities athttpadvance.unm.eduwhy-abqandhttpsadvance.unm.eduwhy-unm.For more information regarding theCollege of Arts and Sciences ambitious hiring plan including a list of departmentsthat are hiring faculty members with shared interests please seethispage.
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