Adjunct Instructor - Industrial Process Operator Program

San Juan College • Farmington, NM

12d

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for classroom and laboratory instruction for students in the Industrial Process Operator Program. The position reports to the IPOP/MECH Program Coordinator and works collaboratively with department members on program and curriculum development, student achievement records, and customized industry training. The instructor prepares and teaches assigned courses to diverse groups of students, delivers lectures and assessments, evaluates student performance, teaches hands-on skills checks, submits grades by deadlines, and addresses student concerns or refers them to the Coordinator. The instructor must be self-motivated and willing to work a flexible schedule.

This is an adjunct, part-time, fixed-term faculty position. Adjunct faculty are paid biweekly, at $801 per credit hour or an applicable hourly rate. Faculty teaching at least one credit are eligible for a tuition waiver and specified professional development, library, 403(b), employee assistance, and voluntary benefits. Faculty teaching three or more credit hours have Educational Retirement Board contributions withheld. Adjunct faculty are not eligible for medical benefits. Required application materials include a CV or resume and unofficial transcripts showing the qualifying degree; official transcripts are required upon hire. A satisfactory background check is required.

Requirements

• Knowledge and competency commonly associated with an associate’s degree or successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship in a technical field.
• At least five years of work experience in the Industrial Process Operations field.
• Ability to answer questions and provide relevant examples based on prior experience.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid New Mexico driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and technology-enhanced curriculum.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone.
• Skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.
• Self-motivation and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Submit a CV or resume and unofficial transcripts showing the qualifying degree with the application; official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Level 1 and 2 certifications in New Mexico for Water Treating and/or Wastewater Treating.
• Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and effectively teach assigned courses to diverse groups of students.
• Deliver lectures, assignments, and tests.
• Evaluate and record student performance, including teaching hands-on skills checks.
• Submit grades by the deadline.
• Share responsibility with department members for program and curriculum development.
• Maintain records of student achievement.
• Deliver or create customized training for industry.
• Resolve student issues and concerns or consult with and refer them to the Program Coordinator.
• Perform related duties.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for one class, up to four credit hours per semester, and one one-credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class per semester while employed; the waiver may be transferred to a qualified family member subject to verification.
• Free professional development, including technology training, teaching and learning seminars, and learning symposiums.
• Free library services, including CD and DVD checkout and book and periodical checkout.
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7, with three free sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention and education resources, and crisis intervention.
• Voluntary benefits through Allstate/Aflac and Liberty Mutual.
• Educational Retirement Board contributions for adjunct faculty teaching three or more credit hours; contributions are withheld each pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree