Part Time Instructor - Sociology

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a part-time sociology instructor to deliver high-quality instruction and support student success. The role emphasizes meeting course outcomes and adapting to diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities.

You will collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to enhance the student learning experience. Hours vary by term and enrollment; being hired into the regular pool is not a guarantee of employment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Sociology or MA in related field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology.
• Two semesters of college instructional experience in sociology OR documented successful completion of a college classroom teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment for diverse student populations.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within 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 correspond with program outcomes.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials including syllabi and media.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend meetings and in-service sessions as required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Sociology

Education

Master's Degree in Sociology

MA in related field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology

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:

• Master's Degree in Sociology (or MA in related field with 18 graduate credits in Sociology)

AND

• Minimum of two semesters of college instructional experience in sociology OR documented successful completion of a college classroom teacher training

Preferences:

• Experience as instructor of record in post-secondary teaching environment.
• Availability to teach face-to-face classes
• Experience teaching introductory Sociology.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of current issues, trends, and developments in sociology instruction.
• Experience working with a non-traditional, diverse student population.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of teaching methods including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning and individualized instruction.

Best Consideration Date/Posting Close Date: 11/13/2026

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.