Part Time Instructor - English

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Limited Term End Date

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. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing 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.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• 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.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

CNM’s English Department is seeking part-time faculty to teach technical and professional writing and first-year composition. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical communication and/or composition pedagogy, curricular design, and assessment. We seek motivated candidates who are passionate about teaching in a two-year college environment and are committed to advancing CNM’s community college mission. 

• A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Composition and Rhetoric, Technical and Professional Communication, or closely related field.  
• Four semesters of post-secondary teaching experience.  

Preferences:

• Demonstrated commitment to technical writing theory, pedagogy, and practice, with knowledge of current advancements in technical writing as a field.  
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching first-year composition and a working knowledge of current pedagogical developments in Composition Studies.  
• Knowledge of the shifting trends in higher education, particularly as they relate to AI and other emerging technologies.  
• Experience designing and assessing curricula for technical and professional writing and/or first-year composition courses. 
• Knowledge of best practices in online course design and online teaching.    
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive teaching approaches, with an awareness of local tribal communities and traditions.    
• Demonstrated collaborative skills with a record of college service.  
• Post-secondary technical and professional writing teaching experience within the past five (5) years, preferably at a two-year college.  

Posting close date: 3/2/2026

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.