DACC Part-Time Faculty Social Sciences Department

New Mexico State University; New Mexico; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Dona Ana Community College seeks a part-time faculty member for the Social Sciences Department. Instructors deliver courses per syllabus, align with learning outcomes, and maintain clear course materials.

You will teach in-person, online, or hybrid formats, design assessments, provide timely feedback, and foster an inclusive, engaging classroom. Orientation and ongoing professional development may be required.

Qualifications

• Required Minimum Degree: Master’s degree in Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum Equivalency: none

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in assigned courses according to the master syllabus and departmental guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain syllabi, develop instructional materials, and design assessments.
• Engage students with inclusive teaching strategies, provide timely feedback, and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Teach in-person, online, hybrid, or hyflex formats and manage grades and attendance; communicate with students outside class times.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Student engagement

Timely feedback

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

• 503709


• Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States


• Temporary Faculty


• Temporary Faculty


• Closing at: Dec 11 2026 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact: Lisanne Grant; 575-528-7228; [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our team!

Position Details

• Position Title: DACC Part-Time Faculty Social Sciences Department


• College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC


• Department: 940725-DACC SOCIAL SCIENCES PGM


• Location: Doña Ana Community College


• Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.


• Appointment Full-time Equivalency: .74


• FLSA Status: Exempt


• Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable


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

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: Masters Degree in Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or other related field


• Minimum Equivalency: none

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.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.


• Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.


• Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.


• Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference.

We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives - and the lives of the people they love - through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University’s 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSU A is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

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