Temp Parttime Faculty-Museum Studies

The Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026 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: MSST 407/507 Museum Practices MSST 475/575 Museum Interpretation MSST 476/576 Museum Collection Management Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses. The Museum Studies Program is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Director of the Program. 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 Director of the Museum Studies Program. To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at and apply for posting requisition # 34817. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. Best Consideration Dates For best consideration, please apply by the following dates: Spring 2026 semester – November 15, 2025 Summer 2026 semester – March 1, 2026 Fall 2026 term – August 1, 2026 We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico and 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 and . 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.