Adjunct Instructor - Heavy Equipment Operator Program

CHESS•Farmington, NM

16d•$27 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

The position will report to the Transportation Program Director and will be responsible for classroom and/or hands-on operational instruction of students in the field for the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on an ongoing basis. The primary duty is effective teaching and recordkeeping associated with college-level career technical educational courses. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and with a minimum of seven years of industry experience in which serving as a heavy equipment operator was the primary responsibility.
Associates Degree with five years’ experience in industry serving primarily as a heavy equipment operator.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must be able to pass drug screening test.
Must successfully complete Defensive Driving Course.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in the field.
A current Class A CDL license.
Demonstrable teaching ability.

Responsibilities

Prepares and teaches courses both in a classroom setting and at the dig site.
Delivers lectures, assignments and tests.
Evaluates and records student performance.
Teaches hands-on driving skills in College-provided pieces of heavy equipment.
Tutors, mentors, and serves as an exemplary model of professionalism for students.
Submits grades by deadline.
Assesses course and program level learning outcome attainment.
Maintains appropriate course documentation such as syllabi, tests, lesson plans, etc.
Resolves student issues and concerns or refers to Transportation Program Director.
Performs related duties.
Shares responsibilities with other members of the department for program and curriculum development.
Maintains a record system for student achievement.
Delivers/creates customized training for local industry.
Successfully completes instructor training provided by the National Center for Construction Educational and Research.

Benefits

Tuition waiver for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed.
Tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed.
Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
403(b) participation.
Employee Assistance Program Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention.
Voluntary Benefits Allstate/Aflac.
Voluntary Benefits Liberty Mutual.
Educational Retirement Board (ERB) contributions withheld each pay period (for those teaching 3+ credit hours).
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB) (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Flex Spending accounts (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Life and Disability coverage (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Employee Wellness Incentives (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Tuition waiver (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Free SJC Gym Membership (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).
Free Library services (mentioned in EEO statement as available to employees).