Instructor of Psychology

San Juan College•Farmington, NM

10h•Onsite

About The Position

San Juan College is hiring a full-time Instructor of Psychology for a nine-month annual work period, beginning January 2027. The position teaches course-specific material within the School of Business, Information Technology and Social Sciences, with a teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester. Courses include Introduction to Psychology and Human Development, with additional courses in Statistics, the instructor’s areas of specialization, and other departmental needs. Teaching may include dual-credit students at San Juan College or local high school campuses. Classes are primarily during the day, with occasional evening classes, and may take place at the SJC Main, East, or West Campus. Online or hybrid instruction may also be part of the assignment. The instructor reports to the Dean of the School of Business, Information Technology and Social Sciences. In addition to teaching, the role includes maintaining at least five office hours per week, advising students, mentoring student research and service projects, participating in assigned college committees and department or campus activities, and contributing to curriculum review and program assessment. Other duties may include program promotion and advertising and other assignments from the Dean. Experience with community projects or development is beneficial. San Juan College serves approximately 10,000 students in academic-credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes. The college describes its mission as educating and empowering individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, and affirms the values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence. Candidates must complete a criminal background investigation before an offer of employment. Applications are reviewed beginning November 2, 2026, and the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, or a master’s degree or higher in a related field with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
Submit a cover letter, unofficial transcripts showing the qualifying degree conferred, a CV or resume, and a list of three supervisor references with the application.
Undergo a criminal background investigation prior to any offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Community college teaching experience.
Demonstrated interest in creating student-centered, interactive courses.
Dynamic, high-energy approach and strong commitment to community college and learning college philosophies.
Value for diversity and a strong multicultural perspective with adult and minority students.
Experience in community projects or development.
Experience in online and/or hybrid instruction.

Responsibilities

Teach 15 credit hours per semester, including Introduction to Psychology and Human Development, plus Statistics, courses in areas of specialization, and other courses as needed.
Teach on campus, potentially at the SJC Main Campus, East Campus, or West Campus; teaching may also include dual-credit students at San Juan College or local high schools.
Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week.
Participate in college committees as assigned.
Assist with curriculum review and program assessment.
Mentor student research and service projects.
Advise students.
Participate in additional department and campus activities.
Contribute to program promotion and advertising.
Perform other duties or related assignments as assigned by the Dean.