Part Time Instructor - Dental Assistant

chess; New Mexico; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks part-time CNM faculty to provide high-quality instruction in the Dental Assisting program. The role involves preparing and delivering classes, grading, and maintaining student records while supporting diverse learners to meet course outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Dean and colleagues, utilizing technology for records, and assisting students with registration, advising, and graduation processes. Hours vary by term.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Must hold a current State of New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license.
• DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
• At least 3 years of recent experience in Dental Assisting.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse student populations, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within College timelines.
• Utilize technology-based programs to input and access student records and department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to align with program outcomes.
• Distribute and use instructional materials, including syllabi and media.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend in-service sessions and department meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Related Field

Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Limited Term End Date

12-31-2099

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Related Field
• Must hold a current State of New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license.
• Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
• 3 years of recent experience in Dental Assisting.

Preferences

• Experience using a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction.
• Experience with current issues, trends, and developments in Dental Assisting instruction.
• Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements.
• 1 year or more recent experience in teaching.

Best Consideration Date: 10/14/2026

School of Health, Wellness and Public Safety

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.