CHESS
Location
Farmington, New Mexico
Salary
$778 - $778 / DAY
The instructor is responsible for developing instructional materials, presenting organized lessons, and evaluating student learning. Duties include teaching various class formats and maintaining student records and office hours.
Candidates must possess a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field. Prior teaching experience and proficiency with the Canvas LMS and technology-enhanced curriculum are preferred.
An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part-time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted. This position reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or additional centers, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Successful candidates must have a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required. Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students. San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position. It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities. Payroll and
Market context
In New Mexico, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, school calendars, and subject-area shortages, so candidates should expect competition to vary by grade level and certification area. These roles are competitive because districts look for clear licensure alignment, classroom readiness, and experience that matches the posting; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time. Before applying, confirm the exact New Mexico credential requirements and compare them with the posting details.
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Salary benchmark
$54,496 avg / yr
Typical range: $35,360–$52,000 based on 76 active listings in New Mexico