Part Time Instructor - Sterile Processing Technician

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care Reimbursement

Retirement Plans and Savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) seeks a part-time instructor to teach sterile processing courses in Albuquerque. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction to diverse learners, maintaining records, and guiding students through registration and graduation steps.

Classes are assigned as needed based on enrollment and term requirements. The candidate will collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to enhance student learning experiences, maintain course outcomes, and

Qualifications

• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification.
• Two years recent Sterile Processing experience.
• Sterile Processing teaching or training experience.
• Ability to relate to and instruct a non-traditional, diverse student population.
• Knowledge of current developments in sterile processing and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for a diverse student population.
• Maintain student records and documentation for in-completes.
• Use technology-based programs to access input student records and processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes to align with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials and syllabi.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Offer office hours and attend required meetings and events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diverse learners instruction

Teaching methods (lecture, collab, 1:1

Explain complex subject matter

Communication skills

Education

CBSPD or CRCST certification

Two years Sterile Processing experience

Sterile Processing teaching or training experience

Job description

Compensation

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

Current CBSPD (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) OR CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification.

Two years recent Sterile Processing experience.

Sterile Processing teaching or training experience.

Preferences

Ability to relate to and instruct a non-traditional, diverse student population.

Demonstrated working knowledge of current developments in the sterile processing field.

Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of teaching methods including lecture, collaborative learning and individualized instruction.

Demonstrated ability to relate and explain complex subject matter at the community college level.

Department: HWPS Best Consideration Date: 9/20/2026.

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.

About Central New Mexico Community College

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.

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

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.