Adjunct Instructor - Industrial Process Operator Program

CHESS • Farmington, NM

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About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor provides classroom and laboratory instruction to students in the Industrial Process Operator Program. The instructor reports to the IPOP/MECH Program Coordinator and shares responsibility with other department members for program and curriculum development, tracking student achievement, and delivering or creating customized industry training.

As assigned, the instructor prepares and teaches courses to diverse student groups, delivers lectures and assessments, evaluates and records student performance, teaches hands-on skills checks, and submits grades by the deadline. The instructor resolves student issues or consults with and refers them to the Coordinator, performs related duties, and must be self-motivated and willing to work a flexible schedule.

The role is an adjunct, part-time, fixed-term faculty position. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees residing in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, or Texas, subject to advance approval by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work outside the United States is not permitted.

Requirements

• Knowledge and competency commonly associated with completing an associate’s degree or successfully completing a four-year apprenticeship in a technical field.
• At least five years of work experience in Industrial Process Operations.
• Ability to answer questions and provide relevant examples based on prior work 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.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone.
• Skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

Nice To Haves

• New Mexico Level 1 and 2 certifications in Water Treating and/or Wastewater Treating.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for eligible adjunct faculty teaching one or more credit hours: one class up to four credit hours per semester and one one-credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class; the benefit 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 with 24/7 availability and three free sessions for services such as short-term counseling, assessments, referrals, prevention and education resources, and crisis intervention.
• Voluntary benefits through Allstate/Aflac and Liberty Mutual.
• Educational Retirement Board contributions withheld each pay period for adjunct faculty teaching three or more credit hours.
• Adjunct faculty are not eligible for medical benefits.

What This Job Offers

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