Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education (PE)

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Physical Education (PE)

This position is for the University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division seeks to hire temporary part-time faculty members to teach face-to-face undergraduate-level physical activity, exercise and/or wellness-related classes in the Fall 2025, Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. Some of these courses include: PHED 1110 Dance, PHED 1140 Zumba, PHED 1210 Basketball, PHED 1230 Individual Sport (varies), PHED 1280 Volleyball, PHED 1290 Team Sport (varies), PHED 1310 Swim I, PHED 1410 Yoga, PHED 1420 Stretch and Relax, PHED 1430 Pilates, PHED 1440 Tai Chi, PHED 1460 Conditioning, PHED 1510 Training, PHED 1620 Fitness, PHED 1670 Aerobics, PHED 1710 Martial Arts, PHED 1830 Running, PHED 1910 Outdoor Experience, PHED 1996 Topics (varies). Candidates should indicate on their cover letter the area, or areas, of their interest, expertise, and experience. Candidates may also indicate potential new courses in their cover letter should their education and credential provide sufficient support. UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the class during assigned times that may include online, evenings and/or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the department chair. 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 division chair. Salary Adjunct faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads. Salary range: $1,135.26 - $1,228.24 per credit hour. Best Consideration Dates For best consideration please apply by these dates: September 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 Semester September 30, 2025 for Spring 2026 Semester February 28, 2026 for Summer 2026 Semester

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

• Bachelor's degree 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 earned within 30 days of employment)
• Teaching experience preferred.
• 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.

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. 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: 1. An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in physical education or related field; 2. 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; 3. Professional performance, honors, awards, or significant recognition that indicates the individual's level of discipline-based content knowledge; or 4. 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.

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.