Part Time Instructor - Philosophy

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a part-time Philosophy instructor to deliver high-quality instruction and support student success across online and in-person courses. The role collaborates with the Dean and faculty to enhance learning experiences and meet course outcomes.

Hours vary by term and enrollment, with best consideration by Oct 15th. The position requires a Master’s degree in Philosophy, plus teaching experience and pedagogical training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution.
• Two semesters of recent college instructional experience in post-secondary Philosophy.
• Documented successful completion of college classroom pedagogical training.
• Demonstrated ability to use varied teaching and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create quality learning environment for diverse student population.
• Maintain student records and document in-completes within established college timelines.
• Utilize technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to meet program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional materials, including syllabi and media.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend in-service sessions and department meetings as required.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Philosophy instruction

College teaching

Online & in-person delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy

Tools

Technology-based teaching tools

Instructional media

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:

A Master’s degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution.

Two semesters of recent college instructional experience in post‑secondary Philosophy or documented successful completion of college classroom pedagogical training.

Preferences:

Two semesters of recent college instructional experience in lower division Philosophy as instructor of record

Demonstrated working knowledge of current issues, trends, and developments in Philosophy instruction.

Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of teaching and assessment methods including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and interactive tools.

Demonstrated ability to relate and explain complex subject matter to first- and second-year college students.

Experience teaching in online and face-to-face delivery modes.

Best consideration by Oct 15th.

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.