Instructor of English

CHESS

94d • $50,000

About The Position

San Juan College is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual for the full-time, 9 month position of Instructor of English to begin Spring 2026. The position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Humanities and will teach 15 load hours per semester of English courses and perform other teaching related duties. Instruction will primarily be face-to-face at the main campus in Farmington, but may also include classes at satellite campuses in Aztec and Kirtland, as well as online and hybrid courses.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in English or related field.
• Two (2) years of part-time teaching at an institution of higher education.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone.
• Demonstrate skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of full-time teaching experience.
• Teaching experience at a community college.
• Experience with interactive instructional methods and student engagement.
• Experience with high-impact practices.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Experience using San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Experience engaging in department and college activities.
• Experience participating in professional development activities related to composition and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct first-year composition and co-requisite composition courses.
• Possibly teach technical writing, creative writing, and literature courses on rotation.
• Participate in continuous effective teaching practices, assessment, reflection, and development of student learning to achieve outcomes.
• Use the college’s learning management system (Canvas) to post course syllabus, attendance, and grades.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and others on curriculum and program review processes.
• Participate in regular professional development activities.
• Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week.
• Assist in mentoring part-time faculty.
• Work with department and college-wide committees as assigned.
• Participate in department, school, and campus meetings and activities.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options.
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay.
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB).
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans.
• Flex Spending accounts.
• Life and Disability coverage.
• Employee Wellness Incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition waiver.
• Free SJC Gym Membership.
• Free Library services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree