Part Time Instructor - Nursing

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

CNM Central New Mexico Community College seeks a part-time nursing instructor to deliver high-quality instruction and assess student outcomes in courses within the nursing program. Collaboration with the Dean and faculty supports student success, retention, and graduation goals.

Hours vary by course and term; employment is not guaranteed and classes are assigned as needed. Minimum qualifications include a nursing bachelor’s degree, two years of clinical experience, and an active RN license

Qualifications

• Conferred Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Two years of recent clinical experience.
• Current unrestricted/unencumbered RN license, NM/Compact license or eligible for NM licensure; license number should be on resume.
• Preferred MSN or doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Teaching experience in nursing education or clinical education.
• Experience teaching online, hybrid, or web-enhanced courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in courses assigned.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse learners including accommodations.
• Maintain student records and document incompletes within CNM timelines.
• Utilize technology-based programs to input student and college records.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to align with program outcomes.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend in-service sessions and department meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

MSN or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

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

Conferred Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Nursing. AND Two (2) years of recent clinical experience AND Current unrestricted/ unencumbered RN license, NM/Compact license or eligible for NM licensure (if from a non‑compact state) – Please include your license number on your resume.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience in a school of nursing or in a clinical education role. Conferred MSN degree and/ doctoral degree in Nursing. Please note: BSN candidates actively working on an MSN degree will have greater preference over BSNs who are not in school. Previous experience teaching online, hybrid, or web‑enhanced courses. Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level within the last five (5) years.

Best Consideration Date

10/28/2026 School of Nursing & Patient Support

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.

As the institution with the largest undergraduate student body in New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides affordable education to over 30,000 students and offers rewarding career opportunities to over 2,000 faculty and staff. Despite our large size, we still think of ourselves as the “CNM Family.” Our diverse community of leadership, faculty, and staff work cohesively and collaboratively to make a positive difference in our students’ lives, while always exploring ways to improve the institution. CNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. For employees, this vision translates to a comprehensive benefits package that helps them thrive in the workplace and at home. Review our summary of benefits CNM offers a wide range of competitive benefit plans to meet the needs of its employees and families, including: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plans and Savings Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Educational Benefits We support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits. Professional Development Our future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills. CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis CNM has consistently ranked among the top five community colleges in the country for the number of associate degrees and certificates awarded to both Hispanics and Native Americans, and consistently ranks among the top 10 for total degrees and certificates awarded. Regardless of your role, whether you're faculty, administration, or support staff, you'll play a pivotal role in instilling students with integrity, leadership, and compassion. Qualities that bring forth capable, confident, and productive citizens who want to make a change for the better.