Encore Instructor

Compensation

• $801 per credit hour Email Continuing Education Director, Jacinta Esquibel at esquibelj@sanjuancollege.edu for more information in order to be considered for this position. Applicants will not be considered otherwise.
• Compensation
• Type:
• Exempt
• Employment
• Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term) Grade:

Position Summary

The Encore Program at San Juan College creates opportunities for older adults to maintain lifelong vitality through self-development and service—and it presents an opportunity for instructors to offer a wide variety of specialized academic courses to an audience who generally take the classes for personal enrichment purposes. For some instructors, this is the best of all teaching worlds—teaching a subject you love to students who want to be there, with minimum testing. 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. The Encore Program at San Juan College creates opportunities for older adults to maintain lifelong vitality through self-development and service—and it presents an opportunity for instructors to offer a wide variety of specialized academic courses to an audience who generally take the classes for personal enrichment purposes. It’s the best of all teaching worlds—teaching a subject you love to students who want to be there, usually without grading or tests. Encore offers one-credit academic classes during the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions, designed for students 50 and older but open to all students 18 and older. Classes consist of 16 hours of instruction for lecture classes and 24 hours of instruction for activity or lab classes. These classes can be taught in the classroom or during special presentations including field trips, and scheduling for these classes can be flexible, based on content, classroom availability and other offerings. Instructors are responsible for course development, classroom management and high quality instruction, and instructors will create an appropriate syllabus for each class. Students may take the classes either for a grade or for audit status. Instructors are required to attend an orientation session and are expected to assist with marketing their classes, with approval for all marketing from the Community Learning Center Director. Encore instructors are San Juan College adjunct faculty and must have a college degree or specialized certification to teach in the Encore program. Previous teaching experience desired. Encore Instructors need to submit specific class proposals for each session. Email Continuing Education Director, Jacinta Esquibel at esquibelj@sanjuancollege.edu for more information in order to be considered for this position. Applicants will not be considered otherwise. EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us. Below are some of the benefits offered: 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 San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.