DACC Part-Time Faculty English Department

New Mexico State University; Tortugas (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico State University–Dona Ana Campus is seeking part-time faculty to teach English at Doña Ana Community College. The pool supports the English department with instruction across modalities as needed.

Responsibilities include designing courses, aligning syllabi with outcomes, and fostering inclusive student learning. Candidates should have graduate-level English training and a commitment to student success in a community college setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching post-secondary courses.
• Graduate-level English training required.
• Bilingual competence in English and Spanish is a plus; TESOL certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in assigned courses in accordance with the master course syllabus, stated learning outcomes, and departmental guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, develop instructional materials, and design assessments that promote student learning.
• Engage students through inclusive teaching strategies, provide timely feedback, and foster a supportive classroom environment.
• Instructors may teach in-person, online, hybrid, or hyflex modalities and may work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Evaluate student performance fairly, maintain accurate grade and attendance records, and support students outside of class times.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

TESOL certification

Education

Master of Arts in English

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Job description

Department Contact:Chris Nordquist; 575-527-7624; [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Join our team!

Position Details

PositionTitle: Part-Time Faculty Pool for English Department

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940690-DACC ENGLISH DEPT

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: .74

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement:

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The part-time faculty member will be responsible for delivering instruction in assigned courses in accordance with the master course syllabus, stated learning outcomes, and departmental guidelines. They will prepare and maintain course syllabi, develop instructional materials, and design assessments that promote student learning. Faculty are expected to engage students through active and inclusive teaching strategies, provide timely feedback, and foster a supportive classroom environment.

Part-time faculty may be assigned courses in a variety of instructional modalities—including in-person, online, hybrid, or hyflex—and may teach on different days and at various times, including evenings and weekends, depending on departmental needs. Instructors are also responsible for evaluating student performance fairly and consistently while maintaining accurate records of grades and attendance. Part-time faculty should be available to support students through appropriate and accessible means of communication outside of class times. Participation in required orientation sessions, professional development, or departmental training may also be expected. All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the college.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Required Minimum Degree Expectations: Master of Arts in English (Professional and Technical Communication, Rhetoric, or Literature), or Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Minimum Equivalency: none

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience teaching post-secondary experience. Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs. Teaching philosophy that aligns with the DACC mission and values. Bilingual competence in English and Spanish will be considered an asset. TESOL certification would be considered an asset.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Dec 2026 Mountain Standard Time