Part Time Instructor - Sociology

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Educational Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CNM Central New Mexico Community College invites applications for a part-time sociology instructor. The faculty contribute to the college’s vision of changing lives and building community by delivering high-quality instruction to diverse learners and collaborating with the Dean and colleagues to improve the learning experience.

Hours vary by term; being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool does not guarantee employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology or MA in related field with 18 sociology credits.
• Two college teaching semesters or equivalent instructor training.
• Experience teaching face-to-face sociology courses.
• Experience with diverse, non-traditional student populations.
• Ability to use varied teaching methods (lectures, discussion, collaborative learning, individualized instruction).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess courses assigned.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse students.
• Maintain student records and document incompletes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to inquiries.
• Attend in-service sessions and department meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructor of record

Lecture & discussion

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree 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.

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.

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.