Temp Parttime Faculty-Native Amer Stds

The University of New Mexico invites applications for a part-time instructor position in the Department of Native American Studies. The part-time instructor will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in-person and online on a semester-by-semester basis. Part-time instructors need to be knowledgeable on a variety of Native American Studies topics and subjects such as education, sovereignty, self-determination, philosophy, Native Nation building/Indigenous community building, history, law, and/or related areas. Part-time instructors will be paid on each course taught in the semester and payment will follow standard rates in the College of Arts & Sciences. We anticipate hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 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: 

  NATV    1150   Introduction in Native American Studies

·        NATV    2110   Socio-Political Concepts in Native America

·        NATV    2315   Indigenous Language Revitalization and Community Renewal

·        NATV    2140   Research Issues in Native America

·        NATV    326     Tribal Gaming

·        NATV    436     Environmental Ethics and Justice in Native America

·        NATV    305     Indigenous Self-Determination in Education

·        NATV    474     Seminar: Applying Traditions of Native American Philosophy

 Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses. 

The Department of Native American Studies (NAS) is an interdisciplinary academic department committed to Indigenous academic scholarship and research excellence. The department currently offers a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.), master of arts (M.A.), bachelor of arts (B.A.), and a minor degree. NAS’s mission is excellence in educating all students and the public about the Native experience of Indigenous peoples with significant attention given our complex history and intercultural heritage of New Mexico and the United States. A second goal is building a department that collaborates with Native communities and engages students in Native Nation/Indigenous community building.

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 Chair of the Department of Native American Studies,  

Best Consideration Dates 

For best consideration, please apply by the following dates: 

Fall 2026 semester – June 15, 2026 

Spring 2026 semester – November 15, 2026

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, 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 http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/ .  F or 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 .  

Minimum Qualifications:

To teach courses as described above are determined by Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways: 

• Master's Degree or higher in Native American Studies/American Indian Studies/Indigenous Studies or subfield for which you are applying;
• Master's Degree or higher in a field other than Native American Studies/American Indian Studies/Indigenous Studies that is related to the position for which you are applying;
• Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield for which you are applying (i.e. BA or BS degree for example)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years professional experience in the specialization or subfield 
• Demonstrates ability to contribute to the Native American Studies, Undergraduate and Graduate programs; and mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Experience and/or commitment to teaching excellence at graduate and undergraduate levels
• Successful teaching 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

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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.