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The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Temp Parttime Faculty - Communication & Journalism

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Position Summary Department of Communication and Journalism

The Department of Communication and Journalism (C&J) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty 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:

COMM 1130: Public Speaking

COMM 1140: Introduction to Media Writing

COMM 2120: Interpersonal Communication

COMM 2130: Media Theories

COMM 2135: Media Ethics and Law

COMM 2185: Multimedia and Visual Communication

COMM 2190: Writing and Editing for Multimedia Journalism

COMM 2245: Web Design

CJ 300: Theories of Communication

CJ 314: Intercultural Communication

CJ 320: Conflict Management and Mediation

CJ 323: Nonverbal Communication

CJ 344: Interviewing

CJ 360: Video Journalism

CJ 365: History of Media

CJ 370: Audio Journalism

CJ 374: Design and Visual Presentation

CJ 375: Intermediate Reporting

CJ 387: Introduction to Strategic Communication

CJ 389: Creative Concepts

CJ 390: Strategic Writing

CJ 391: Strategic Social Media

CJ 450: Health Communication

CJ 461: Media Criticism

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

The Department of Communication & Journalism 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 are not 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 Chair of the department. 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 C&J department.

Best Consideration Dates For best consideration, please apply by the following dates:

Spring 2026 semester – December 15, 2025

Summer 2026 semester – March 15, 2026

Fall 2026 semester – July 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. 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: Hiring: College of Arts & Sciences | The University of New Mexico.

Minimum Qualifications 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 Communication Studies or Journalism, or a subfield of these areas, for which you are applying; Or

Master’s degree or higher in a field other than Communication Studies or Journalism that is related to the position for which you are applying; Or

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

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution

Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution

Successful experience teaching courses using a variety of teaching modalities (such as Face-to-Face, Remote, and Fully Online)

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 third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of the following: Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above. Curriculum Vitae; The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time covered by this posting. 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. Please apply by the best consideration date listed within the specific semester.

For Best Consideration This posting will remain active until 12/15/2025. 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.

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