TPT - CNA (FA26, SP27, SU27)

The University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Certain UNM benefits eligibility

Job summary

A prominent academic institution is seeking candidates for temporary part-time faculty to teach Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses starting in Fall 2026. Applicants must possess a relevant Bachelor’s or Associate degree with New Mexico RN Licensure. The role emphasizes a commitment to education and cultural understanding within a diverse community. Interested candidates should apply through the official site and submit a CV, cover letter, references, and transcripts. Position available until April 1, 2026, with continuous consideration for future terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field and a current New Mexico RN Licensure.
• Associate degree in nursing or related field, RN Licensure, and one year teaching experience.
• At least one year working in a long-term care facility.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of New Mexico's cultures and to the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses.
• Participate in continuous recruitment for the role.

Skills

Current New Mexico RN Licensure

Experience in long-term care

Clinical coordinating experience

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Associate degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Job description

TPT - CNA (FA26, SP27, SU27)

Posting Number: req36029

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: Valencia Branch

Academic Location: Valencia Branch

Campus: Valencia

Benefits Eligible: Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporary part‑time faculty to teach Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses. This will be a continuous recruitment starting with the Fall 2026 semester. The posting will remain open and applicants will be selected as needed per semester.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico‑Valencia Campus is a two‑year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

For Best Consideration

Apply by: April 1, 2026 for Fall 2026; October 1, 2026 for Spring 2027; March 1, 2027 for Summer 2027.

This posting will remain active until 4/1/2026. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field and a current New Mexico RN Licensure; or
• Associate degree in nursing or related field and a current New Mexico RN Licensure and one year teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year working in a long‑term care facility
• Clinical coordinating experience
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants must include a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, References and Transcripts.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.