Full Time Instructor 2 Term - History
Compensation:
$61,956.00-$69,042.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
E20
Position Summary
CNM faculty are vital to the College's vision of changing lives, building community. This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. Full-time faculty are also expected to perform college service in addition to the instructional duties listed below. This service beyond instruction is integral to the collaborative and innovative work we engage in with our internal and external community members to continuously improve the student learning 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:
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- 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.
- 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 History Department is currently looking for a full-time faculty member to teach Western Civilization and occasionally other history survey courses. We seek motivated candidates who are passionate about teaching in a two-year college environment and are committed to advancing CNM's mission within the local community.
- A Master's Degree in History from an accredited institution.
- Four (4) semesters experience teaching post-secondary Western Civilization or World Civilization survey courses.
- Cover Letter Required
Preferences:
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
- Demonstrated understanding of New Mexico's diverse communities and commitment to working with local communities and to the mission of community colleges.
- Demonstrated ability to teach U.S. History (in addition to Western Civ).
- Experience using a variety of teaching methods including lecture, collaborative learning, individualized instruction, and various forms of technology based/supported instruction, including experience teaching online, hybrid, or web-enhanced courses.
- A working knowledge of current trends and pedagogical theories relating to the teaching of history, including outcomes assessment and classroom retention and student success techniques.
Best consideration date: February 13, 2026
This is a permanent position, teaching 15 credit hours per term, Fall and Spring semesters.
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
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