Temp Parttime Faculty

Temp Parttime Faculty Position Summary Fine Arts, Main Campus anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Fall 2026 Semester in the Department of Theatre and Dance to teach and/or develop Upper and Lower Division Courses as needed. Anticipated openings potentially include the following subjects: Theatre Appreciation Acting Physical Theatre Lighting for Theatre Sound for Theatre Dance Appreciation Ballet Modern Flamenco Hip Hop Music for Dancers Choreography Kinesiology 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 Department Chair. Wages Adjunct Faculty in the College of Fine Arts are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads. Best Consideration Dates For best consideration please apply by these dates: June 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 semester Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: to teach or develop courses in the field or subfield for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways: Master’s degree in the discipline or subfield; or Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield; or Ability to demonstrate tested experience that the Department of Theatre and Dance has determined to be equivalent to a Master’s degree in the discipline or subfield. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching/Accompanist 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 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. Please provide Cover Letter, CV/Resume and transcripts of highest degree earned. 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 6/1/2026. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of New Mexico