Full Time Instructor 3 Term - Nursing

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 96,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a full-time Nursing Faculty member to deliver high-quality instructional experiences across undergraduate and graduate learners. You will design courses, assess student outcomes, and participate in service activities within the School of Nursing and Patient Support.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, an active RN license (NM/Compact) and at least two years of clinical experience, with teaching exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing by the specified date.
• Current unrestricted RN license, NM/Compact or eligible for NM licensure.
• Two years of recent clinical experience and teaching exposure.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse student populations.
• Structure classes and curriculum to outcomes; maintain records and documentation.
• Provide office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Incorporate current technology and participate in service activities.

Skills

Nursing

Teaching

Clinical experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Compensation: $95,728.00-$99,847.00
Compensation Type: Salary
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

• Conferred Master's Degree or higher in Nursing OR anticipated conferral of Master's Degree or higher in Nursing by December31,2026.
• Current unrestricted/ unencumbered RN license, NM/Compact license or eligible for NM licensure (if from a noncompact state) – Please include your license number on your resume.
• Two (2) years of recent clinical experience.
• Previous teaching experience or formal management training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in a school of nursing or in a clinical education role.
• Previous experience teaching online, hybrid, or web-enhanced courses.

Best consideration date: 10/15/2026

Department: School of Nursing and Patient Support

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.

As the institution with the largest undergraduate student body in New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides affordable education to over 30,000 students and offers rewarding career opportunities to over 2,000 faculty and staff. Despite our large size, we still think of ourselves as the "CNM Family." Our diverse community of leadership, faculty, and staff work cohesively and collaboratively to make a positive difference in our students' lives, while always exploring ways to improve the institution. CNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. For employees, this vision translates to a comprehensive benefits package that helps them thrive in the workplace and at home. Review our summary of benefits CNM offers a wide range of competitive benefit plans to meet the needs of its employees and families, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plans and Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Benefits

We support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions, through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Our future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills. CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis CNM has consistently ranked among the top five community colleges in the country for the number of associate degrees and certificates awarded to both Hispanics and Native Americans, and consistently ranks among the top 10 for total degrees and certificates awarded. Regardless of your role, whether you're faculty, administration, or support staff, you'll play a pivotal role in instilling students with integrity, leadership, and compassion.

Qualities that bring forth capable, confident, and productive citizens who want to make a change for the better.