Part Time Instructor – Religion

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement Plans and Savings

Job summary

CNM Central New Mexico Community College seeks a faculty member for Religious Studies courses. This role requires a master's degree in Religious Studies or a related field and involves teaching, grading, and creating a quality learning environment for diverse learners.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, utilizing various teaching methods, and assisting students. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Religious Studies or related field required.
• At least two semesters of college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse learners.
• Utilize technology for student records and processes.
• Assist students with registration and advising.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Teaching experience in Religious Studies

Knowledge of diverse learning methods

Ability to prepare instructional materials

Education

Master's degree in Religious Studies or closely related field

18 graduate-level credit hours in Religious Studies

Job description

CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” 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.

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.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in Religious Studies from an accredited institution or a master's degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate-level credit hours or more in Religious Studies.
• Minimum of two semesters of college instructional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience teaching college-level courses in Religious Studies.
• Demonstrates familiarity with current issues, trends, and innovative pedagogies in Religious Studies instruction.
• Demonstrates competence in conveying complex subject matter to first- and second-year college students.
• Experience teaching in different modes including: hybrid, online, and face-to-face.
• Experience utilizing a variety of teaching methods including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Availability to teach in person face-to-face, in various times including evenings.

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date: 4/26/2026.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Waivers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development

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.