Temp Part-Time Faculty in Fire Science… at University of… · Gallup

Temp Part-Time Faculty in Fire Science Technology

Posting Number

req36831

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Adjunct

Hiring Department

Gallup Branch

Academic Location

Gallup Branch

Campus

Gallup

Benefits Eligible

Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for theUNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west ofAlbuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico-Gallup

Branch, Center for Career and

Technical Education Department, anticipates

hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face and/or develop lower division

courses (100

• 200 level) in the

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the following anticipated potential

disciplines:

Fall Semester: CRJS 293: Fireline Fitness (2 credit hours) FISC 101: Principles of Emergency Services (3 credit hours) FISC 102: Fire Prevention (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester: BSTC 293: Introduction to Structural Firefighting (3 credit hours) FISC 105: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services, Safety, and Survival (3 credit hours) BSTC 293: Firefighter Health and Safety (2 credit hours)

The University of New Mexico

established branch colleges to provide the highest quality of education for

students pursuing post-secondary education at different locations throughout

the state. Branch colleges respond specifically to the unique needs and

multicultural backgrounds of their respective communities by offering community

education programs, career and technical education including certificate and associate

degree programs, and transfer programs that prepare students for upper division

entry into colleges and universities.

The Center for Career and

Technical Education at UNM Gallup Branch is

seeking qualified temporary part-time faculty members to teach lower division

classes in various courses or topics as specified above. UNM Gallup instructors

are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but

not limited to meeting face-to-face with the class during assigned times that

may include evenings or weekends, content delivery, assignment development,

grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as

outlined by the division 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.

Wages: Adjunct Faculty 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: July 04, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester November 14, 2026 for Spring 2027

Semester

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ work in

  Fire Science or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications and/or

  industry-recognized credentials within the fire service (i.e., Firefighter

  I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials, Wildland Firefighter, Emergency

  Medical Technician, Incident Command Systems/ ISC 100/200/700/700,

  National Incident Management Systems/ NIMS).

• Demonstrated teaching experience

  in Fire Science Technologies or closely related field (e.g. Emergency

  Services, First Response).

• Minimum of IFSAC or Pro Board Fire

  Instructor II Certification.

• Associate Degree (AAS or AS) in

  Fire Science Technology or closely related discipline.

• Three (3) years’ experience

  developing and delivering instructional materials and information in a

  classroom setting at either the secondary or post-secondary level.

• 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 throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit the following materials to your online application: 1.) An updated curriculum vitae; 2.) Transcript(s) and/or certification(s) sufficient to assess qualifications; 3.) Cover letter indicating which discipline(s) you are interested in teaching, the days/times you are available to teach, and how your education and experience satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria; and 4.) Three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email address). Each of these items must be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF form for optimal viewing and processing.

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 . 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.