Part Time Instructor - Emergency Medical Services

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque, Santa Fe (NM, NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) seeks part-time instructors to join the regular pool for EMS paramedic courses. Instructors will provide high-quality instruction, grade and assess student learning, and collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the learning experience.

Scheduling varies; openings depend on enrollment. Minimum qualifications include one year of clinical paramedic experience and NM paramedic license; preferred credentials include an associate degree or higher

Qualifications

• One year full-time clinical experience as a paramedic.
• Current New Mexico Paramedic license.
• Associates degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services from an accredited institution.
• Current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• Two years full-time clinical experience as a paramedic (preferred).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or PEPP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse learners.
• Maintain student records and comply with college timelines.
• Utilize technology to access/input student records and processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation.

Skills

Parademic clinical experience

Teaching collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services

Current NM Paramedic license

Tools

NREMT certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS/PEPP certifications

Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Limited Term End Date

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

• One (1) year full-time clinical experience as a paramedic working in the pre-hospital or hospital setting.
• Current New Mexico Paramedic license.

Preferences

• Associates degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• Two (2) years full-time clinical experience as a paramedic working in the pre-hospital setting.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or PEPP certifications.
• NM Instructor Coordinator

Department: Health, Wellness, and Public Safety

Best Consideration Date: 9/21/2026

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.