Adjunct Faculty Pool - Forestry

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 33,480 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an Adjunct/Part Time Faculty member for instructional roles in areas such as Forestry and Conservation Management. This position requires a master’s degree in the relevant field and involves teaching both on campus and off campus.

Responsibilities include ensuring effective instruction, evaluating student performance, and assisting in curriculum development. Candidates must meet specific qualifications while adhering to the community college's commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in Forestry, Conservation Management, Natural Resources Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in one’s discipline to ensure student learning objectives are met.
• Teach assigned courses on campus or off campus, day or evening, using approved materials.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Assist in course syllabi preparation and curriculum development.

Job description

Compensation: Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule
Compensation Type: Salary
Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25
Grade:

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service, and have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall hold a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree for upper‑division and graduate teaching, and a master’s degree for lower‑division courses. All degrees must come from accredited institutions or internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of experience or credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs).
• Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA/MS in Forestry, Conservation Management, Natural Resources Management or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching at the college level.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Online and blended course delivery skills.

Physical Demands

• Standing: 40%
• Walking: 20%
• Sitting: 40%
• Driving: 0%
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on 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. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.