Part Time Instructor - Automotive Technology

CHESS; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) invites applications for part-time CNM faculty. The role involves teaching and supporting student success, with classes assigned as needed. Hours vary by term, and being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment.

Candidates should meet minimum qualifications and be prepared to contribute to an inclusive learning environment. The position engages in ongoing professional duties and collaboration with the Dean and

Qualifications

• Five years of industry experience or an Associates degree required.
• Four ASE Automotive Technician Certifications required.
• Experience in teaching or training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for a diverse student population.
• Maintain student records and document incompletes within college timelines.
• Convey course content using technology and instructional materials.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.

Skills

Five years industry experience

Education

ASE Automotive Technician Certifications (4)

Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

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. 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 & Responsibilities

• Responsible 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 assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years industry experience or Associates degree
• four ASE Automotive Technician Certifications

Preferences:

• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Hybrid vehicle experience
• Light duty diesel experience

Best Consideration Date: 10/30/2026

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.