Part Time Instructor - Diesel Technology

chess; New Mexico; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking qualified instructors for Diesel/Heavy Equipment topics on a part-time basis. Instructors will provide high‑quality instruction, grade and assess learning, and support diverse student populations to help them meet course outcomes.

Hours vary by term and enrollment; involvement with advising, registration, and graduation processes is expected. The role may involve hybrid or on-site classroom delivery depending on the class.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) of the last ten (10) years of experience in the Diesel/Heavy Equipment repair or training field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment for a diverse student population.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within College timelines.
• Use technology-based programs to input information related to student records and processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes to align with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare and use instructional materials, syllabi, media and devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Offer office hours and support outside the classroom.
• Attend in-service sessions and college meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student engagement

Curriculum alignment

Communication

Advising students

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Diesel repair tools

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:

• An Associate'sdegreeor higher from an accredited institution.

AND

• A minimum of five (5) of the last ten (10)years of experiencein the Diesel/Heavy Equipment repair or training field. Work experience must be relevant.
• Demonstrated Proficiency with electronic diagnostic equipment.

Preferences:

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

Best Consideration Date 9/25/2026

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.