Full Time Instructor 2 Term - Sociology

CHESS•Albuquerque, NM

13d•$68,802 - $72,523

About The Position

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a full-time Sociology instructor for a permanent position teaching 15 credit hours per term during the Fall and Spring semesters. Faculty provide high-quality instruction that supports diverse learners and student success, retention, and graduation. In addition to teaching, full-time faculty contribute college service and collaborate with internal and external community members to improve student learning and institutional and community outcomes. The instructor prepares and teaches assigned courses, assesses student learning, supports students inside and outside the classroom, maintains records, contributes to curriculum and outcome development, and participates in professional development and college, school, and discipline service. The position is in the School of Liberal Arts. The posting closes January 22, 2027.

Requirements

Master's degree in Sociology or Criminology, or a closely related degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in sociology or criminology, from an accredited institution.
Two semesters of college teaching experience in the discipline.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience teaching in multiple modalities, including in-person, asynchronous, and hybrid online instruction.
Recent experience teaching Introduction to Sociology.
Recent experience teaching Criminology.
Recent experience teaching at a community college.
Demonstrated success in meeting the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
Structure classes and curriculum to align with program and course outcomes.
Prepare, distribute, and use course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other instructional supports as appropriate.
Hold classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
Incorporate current technology into teaching environments as pedagogically appropriate.
Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within College timelines.
Attend required in-service sessions, college, school, and department meetings, and convocation.
Use technology-based resources to access and enter information related to student records and College, school, and department processes.
Help secure facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
Follow College policies and regulations.
Participate in developing and reviewing course and program outcomes.
Update and revise curriculum to maintain currency.
Participate in professional development to maintain current field knowledge and any required program credentials or licensures, and to advance teaching skills and strategies.
Participate in school and College activities, including curriculum development and student recruitment.
Collaborate with faculty and staff across schools and departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules, and support student success.
Collaborate with high schools, universities, businesses, industries, or external agencies as appropriate, and assist with program advisory committees when requested.
Support faculty development through activities such as mentoring and peer observations.
Serve on department, school, and College committees and task teams.
Participate in and assist with student activities and clubs.
Perform other duties and development activities as assigned or approved by the Dean.