Part Time Instructor - Automotive Technology

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) invites applications for a limited-term part-time instructor pool. Instructors provide high-quality instruction, align with course outcomes, and collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve student learning experiences.

Hours vary by class and term; being hired into the regular pool is not a guaranteed employment outcome. Responsibilities include preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing students, maintaining records, and supporting enrollment

Qualifications

• Five years industry experience or Associate degree.
• Four ASE Automotive Technician Certifications required.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Hybrid vehicle experience preferred.
• Light duty diesel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse learners.
• Maintain student records and complete documentation within College timelines.
• Utilize technology to access/input student records and processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend required meetings and in-service sessions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Industry experience

ASE Certifications

Associates degree

Teaching readiness

Hybrid vehicle knowledge

Diesel experience

Education

Associate degree

ASE Automotive Technician Certifications

Tools

Hybrid vehicle experience

Light duty diesel experience

Job description

CompensationCompensation based on education and courses taughtLimited Term End DatePosition SummaryCNM 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. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing 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.Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.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.Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.Performs other job related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Five years industry experience or Associates degreefour ASE Automotive Technician CertificationsPreferences:Teaching experience at the post-secondary levelHybrid vehicle experienceLight duty diesel experienceSchool of Skilled Trades & ArtsBest Consideration Date: 10/30/2026EEO 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.