Full Time Instructor 3 Term - Architectural Engineering/Drafting

chess; New Mexico; On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking CNM faculty to advance its mission of changing lives and building community. Full-time instructors provide high quality instruction, meet diverse learner needs, and contribute to college service beyond teaching as part of a collaborative effort with internal and external partners.

The position emphasizes preparing and assessing students, updating curriculum to stay current, and participating in professional development, committees, and newly

Qualifications

• Three (3) years recent industry experience (architectural, engineering, or construction).
• Experience with commercial buildings or construction document preparation using AutoCAD, Revit software, and/or other design software.
• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

• Instructional duties: prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment for diverse learners.
• Structure classes and curriculum to meet program and course outcomes.
• Prepare and utilize instructional materials and syllabi.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Provide office hours and student support outside class.
• Incorporate current technology in teaching environments.
• Maintain student records and documentation.
• Attend meetings and participate in department/school activities.
• Utilize technology to access and input student data.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and materials are secure and safe.
• Abide by college policies and participate in program reviews.
• Update curriculum to maintain currency and effectiveness.
• Perform other instructional duties as assigned by the Dean.

Skills

Three years industry experience

Commercial buildings experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Compensation

$82,980.00-$86,700.00

Employment Type

Regular

Grade

E20

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. Full-time faculty are also expected to perform college service in addition to the instructional duties listed below. This service beyond instruction is integral to the collaborative and innovative work we engage in with our internal and external community members to continuously improve the student learning experience, CNM’s organizational excellence, and the larger community’s success.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Duties:
  • Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess 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.
  • 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 in a timely manner.
  • Provide assistance to students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
  • Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in a variety of teaching environments.
  • Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
  • Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, and convocation, as required.
  • Utilize a variety of technology-based resources to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
  • Provide for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
  • Abide by all college policies and regulations.
  • Participate in the development and review of course and program outcomes.
  • Update and revise curriculum to maintain currency.
  • Perform other instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.
• Professional Development:
  • Regularly participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge in the field as well as industry credentials required by the program. maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.
  • Participate in other appropriate development activities as may be determined by the Dean.
• College, School, Program/Discipline Service:
  • Participate in school and college activities such as, but not limited to, developing new curriculum or student recruitment.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff from other schools/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules, and support student success.
  • Collaborate with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies as appropriate, and assist with program advisory committees as requested.
  • Support collegiality by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (for example, mentoring, peer observations).
  • Serve on department, school, and college committees and task teams.
  • Participate in and assist with student activities and clubs.
  • Participate in other activities as appropriate and approved by the dean.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years recent industry experience (architectural, engineering, or construction)
• Experience with commercial buildings or construction document preparation using AutoCAD, Revit software, and/or other design software.
• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution

Preferences

• Teaching experience working with a non-traditional student body
• Knowledge of architectural theory and techniques

Best Consideration Date/Posting Close Date

10/21/2026

School of Skilled Trades and Arts

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.