TPT - CNA (FA26, SP27, SU27)

University of New Mexico; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking temporary part-time faculty to teach Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses at the Valencia Branch. This is a continuous recruitment starting with Fall 2026; openings are filled per semester as needed.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque, the campus serves over 2,000 students per semester in a Hispanic Serving Institution setting. Minimum qualifications include a nursing degree and NM RN licensure; preferred includes long-term care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field with RN licensure in NM.
• Minimum teaching experience or ability to teach adjunct nursing courses.
• Commitment to teaching diverse student populations at a community college.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN Licensure (New Mexico)

Job description

TPT - CNA (FA26, SP27, SU27)

Posting Numberreq36029Employment TypeFacultyFaculty TypeAdjunctHiring DepartmentValencia BranchAcademic LocationValencia BranchCampusValenciaBenefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking candidates for temporarypart-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 ruralValencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-yearbranch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a communitycollege in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academictransfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit coursesto high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staffserve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field and a current New Mexico RN Licensure; or


• Associate degreein 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


• Ademonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and variedcultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to servelocal and global communities.

For Best Consideration

For Best ConsiderationThis 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.

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.