Adjunct Instructor of Fire Science

CHESS • Farmington, NM

2d • $28 - $42

About The Position

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary, part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester-by-semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. Adjunct faculty are hired according to each semester’s instructional needs and are compensated on a credit-hour or contact-hour basis. They may teach no more than nine credit hours per semester unless approved by the Vice-President of Learning and the Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities.

San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees located in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, or Texas. Remote-work requests must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work from outside the United States is not permitted.

The college seeks candidates invested in equity and inclusiveness and sensitive to the needs of diverse populations. A satisfactory background check is required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to the application; official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.

Requirements

• A high school degree or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in the fire service, working in the field being taught.
• Ability to provide documentation or references attesting to satisfactory performance in the relevant field.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone.
• Skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree or higher in Fire Science, Teaching, Adult Education, or another related field; sufficient teaching and career experience may substitute.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability to use San Juan College’s Canvas learning management system and technology-enhanced curriculum.
• Experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline effectively.
• Use technology platforms to communicate with students and, as applicable, San Juan College’s Canvas learning management system and technology-enhanced curriculum.
• Teach no more than nine credit hours per semester unless the required approvals are obtained.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for eligible adjunct faculty teaching at least one credit class: one class up to four credit hours per semester and one one-credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class per semester; 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, DVD, book, and periodical checkout.
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7, including 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 withheld for adjunct faculty teaching three or more credit hours; contribution rates and retirement eligibility are determined by the ERB.
• Adjunct faculty are not eligible for medical benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED