Full Time Instructor 2 Term - Teacher Education

ing experience, CNM's organizational excellence, and the larger community's success.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Duties:
  • Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in courses assigned.
  • Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
  • Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
  • Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
  • Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Provide assistance to students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
  • Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in a variety of teaching environments.
  • Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
  • Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, and convocation, as required.
  • Utilize a variety of technology-based resources to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
  • Provide for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
  • Abide by all college policies and regulations.
  • Participate in the development and review of course and program outcomes.
  • Update and revise curriculum to maintain currency.
  • Perform other instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.
• Professional Development:
  • Regularly participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge in the field as well as industry credentials required by the program. maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.
  • Participate in other appropriate development activities as may be determined by the Dean.
• College, School, Program/Discipline Service:

  • Participate in school and college activities such as, but not limited to, developing new curriculum or student recruitment.

  • Collaborate with faculty and staff from other schools/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules, and support student success.

  • Collaborate with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies as appropriate, and assist with program advisory committees as requested.

  • Support collegiality by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (for example, mentoring, peer observations).

  • Serve on department, school, and college committees and task teams.

  • Participate in and assist with student activities and clubs.

  • Participate in other activities as appropriate and approved by the dean.

  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

CNM's School of Education is currently looking for a full-time instructor to teach in our associate degree and post-baccalaureate programs. The ideal candidates for this position have broad experience in public schools, are familiar with licensure requirements, and are grounded in best practices for diverse learners. Individuals with a background teaching at the secondary level, as well as those with expertise in literacy and/or math instruction, are highly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education or a closely related field

• Level II New Mexico Teaching license (or equivalent)

• Five years of teaching experience in K-12 public school settings

Preferences:

• Licensure, degrees, and/or experience across multiple educational areas.

• Teaching experience with a specific focus on secondary settings (grade 6-12) and/or math and literacy content instruction

• Experience in teaching college-level education coursework

• Experience with clinical supervision and/or support of preservice/early-career teachers

• Experience teaching and/or working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations representative of the diversity of New Mexico

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Native American languages

Best Consideration Date: March 6, 2026

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter detailing how they meet the minimums and preferences outlined above.

CNM is a Hispanic Serving Institution that also serves many Native/Indigenous students, students of color, and first-generation college students. CNM is committed a fostering an equitable and inclusive climate and to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and student body. People of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.