Assistant Professor MATH

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, NM seeks a mathematics faculty member to teach 30 credits per year, design and prepare course materials, hold office hours, advise students, and participate in governance. The role emphasizes commitment to a diverse college community and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field with at least 18 graduate math credits and a minimum of three years of college-level math teaching, preferably in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field with at least 18 graduate credits in math.
• Three (3) years experience teaching a variety of mathematics courses including at least three of the following: developmental math, statistics, liberal arts math/quantitative reasoning, and college-level algebra/calculus.

Responsibilities

• Teaches 30 credits per year.
• Advises students concerning academic achievement and learning goals.
• Assists students with enrollment, registration, and navigating systems.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff within the School and across the college.
• Develops and selects materials and methods for faculty to use in teaching and assessing math courses.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Online teaching

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field

18 graduate credits in math

Job description

Compensation

Minimum starting salary based on education: Master’s degree: $55,430.00 Master’s +45: $58,180.00 Doctorate: $60,930.00 Final salary to commensurate with education, experience and other applicable factors. Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Regular FLSA: Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

Teaches 30 credits per year of assigned classes and performs instructional duties in diverse learning environments. Responsibilities will include designing and preparing for course assignments, maintaining scheduled office hours, student placement and performance assessments, student conferences, grading student work, and providing academic advisement. It is expected that faculty maintain current professional standards and practices, as well as attend committee/department meetings, and support the mission of SFCC and the School of Science, Health, Engineering, and Math. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaches 30 credits per year.
• Conducts assigned classes in accordance with approved course syllabi.
• Advises students concerning academic achievement and learning goals.
• Assists students with enrollment, registration, and navigating systems.
• Works with Counseling/Disability Services and the Tutoring Center, making referrals as necessary.
• Submits required reports by deadlines.
• Acquaints students with course content, requirements, grading procedures, and attendance policy.
• Maintains and submits to School chairs up-to-date course outlines and assessment materials.
• Seeks ways to improve instruction, keeping abreast of professional education developments.
• Maintains approved schedule of office hours.
• Assists in the choice of textbooks and other instructional materials that are appropriate to the course syllabi.
• Creates curriculum and assessment instruments; uses appropriate technology in teaching.
• Attends and supports college activities; participates in faculty, division, collegewide, and other meetings and functions; serves on committees.
• Develops and selects materials and methods for faculty to use in teaching and assessing math courses.
• Observes and mentors faculty.
• Provides leadership and professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty.
• Collaborates with other faculty and staff in the School and across the college.
• Assumes special duties assigned by the School Chairs, Dean or Associate Dean of Science, Health, Engineering and Math and/or designated representatives.
• Although the above are typical of the duties and responsibilities normally performed, additional duties and responsibilities requiring the same or lesser skills, knowledge and dexterity may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current and demonstrated knowledge in applicable course content.
• Knowledge of current teaching methodologies and practices, such as cooperative learning, service‑learning, traditional and alternative assessment; on-line and blended course delivery; diverse learning styles; tutorial units and related instructional learning laboratories; evaluation methodologies; record keeping; curriculum design and planning.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in problem solving; in time management; in computer use; in listening and in critical thinking.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, special needs, and ethnic backgrounds of college students.
• Demonstrated ability to teach developmental‑ and college‑level courses.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas; speak clearly; work with students with learning differences and disabilities; and teach a variety of math courses.

Work Hours

As scheduled

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Approximate percentages of other activities: Standing 40% Walking 20% Sitting 40%

Best Consideration Date

10/15/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or a related field, including at least 18 graduate credits in math.
• Three (3) years experience teaching a variety of mathematics courses including at least three of the following: developmental math, statistics, liberal arts math/quantitative reasoning, and college-level algebra/calculus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Experience teaching statistics.
• Five (5) or more years of teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum development, on-line and technology-enriched teaching, and student advisement.
• Experience teaching diverse populations.

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe 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. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff.

Mission and Strategic Plan

Empowering Students, Strengthening Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad. SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all. SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, cultures e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.

For further information, call 505-428-1000.