University of New Mexico·Gallup, New Mexico
Responsible for teaching and developing lower-division EMS courses, including content delivery and assignment development. Duties include grading, reporting grades, and assessing student learning as outlined by the division chair.
Temp Part-Time Faculty in Emergency Medical Services Posting Numberreq37328 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentGallup Branch Academic LocationGallup Branch CampusGallup Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM-Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. University of New Mexico Gallup Branch anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach in the Fall 2026, Spring and Summer 2027 semesters in the Applied Technologies & Health Sciences (AT&HS) Division to teach and/or develop lower division courses (100 Level).
EMS 113 EMT Basic EMS 142 EMT Basic Lab EMS 120 Introduction to EMS Systems EMS 180 EMT Intermediate EMS 143 EMT Intermediate Lab EMS 106 Emergence Medical Responder HLED 1113 First Aid & CPR HLED 1115 American Heart Association CPR 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 UNM Gallup adjunct faculty 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 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. Salary dependent on qualifications.
Wages Adjunct Faculty are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads.
July 24, 2026 for Fall 2026 Semester November 01, 2026 for Spring 2027 Semester February 01, 2027 for Summer 2027 Semester
Minimum Qualifications for EMS Instructors: UNM Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy Approved EMT/EMS Instructor Coordinator Current New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician Certification (AEMT/Paramedic) Current Basic Life Support (CPR) Card. Minimum Qualifications for American Heart Association CPR Instructors: Instructor certification with American Heart Association CPR.
Five (5) years professional EMS experience Experience teaching EMS/EMT classes Experience with program design/methodology Experience being a Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor 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. To apply, please attach the following materials to your online application: 1.) Updated Curriculum Vitae; 2.) Transcript(s), license(s)/certification(s) sufficient to assess minimum qualifications; and 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/or experience satisfies the minimum qualifications criteria; and 4.) three professional references and their contact information (phone number and/or email address). Each of these MUST be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF format 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 ConsiderationThis 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.
Requires UNM EMS Academy approval, current New Mexico EMT certification (AEMT/Paramedic), and a Basic Life Support card. Preferred candidates have five years of professional EMS experience and a history of teaching EMS/EMT classes.
Market context
Temp part-time faculty roles in Emergency Medical Services in New Mexico often draw candidates with active field credentials and teaching experience, especially where programs need instructors who can support EMT training and academy standards. These roles are competitive because approval from the UNM EMS Academy, current New Mexico EMT-level certification, and a Basic Life Support card are required, while five years of EMS experience and prior teaching are preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your certification status and teaching background before applying.