Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the University of New Mexico, Gallup, NM
Posted on December 12, 2025
The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Ceramics to begin in August 2026. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, and Hopi Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while maintaining a small-town feel.
UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ full time and part-time faculty members. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees, selected Bachelor’s degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, and adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School, and the Center for Career and Technical Education.
It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our programs, engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments, and grant opportunities while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Faculty at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits per academic year in the area of Ceramics (4 courses in both the spring and fall semesters, of equivalent), maintain an active scholarship/service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthly Division meetings, and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters in Fine Arts degree (MFA) with an emphasis/focus on Ceramics.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching lower-level Ceramics courses
• College-level teaching experience at a branch community college or similar institution
• 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 required materials to your online application via UNMJobs (unmjobs.unm.edu)
• A letter of interest
• A current Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy
• Three professional references: name, title, email, phone number
Each of these items MUST be uploaded to your online application for applicant consideration. PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application materials, please ensure all attachments are uploaded in PDF format for optimal viewing and processing.
Finalists selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration (approximately 20-30 minutes) to the division faculty on a relevant subject of their choosing.
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
For best consideration, please apply by 1/9/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
Employment Type: Faculty
Faculty Type: Tenure/Tenure-Track
Academic Location: Gallup Branch
Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
