Department Contact: Lisanne Grant; 575-528-7228; lgrant@dacc.nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Position Details

Position Title: DACC Part-Time Faculty Social Sciences Department

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940725-DACC SOCIAL SCIENCES PGM

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: .74

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement:

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The part-time faculty member will be responsible for delivering instruction in assigned courses in accordance with the master course syllabus, stated learning outcomes, and departmental guidelines. They will prepare and maintain course syllabi, develop instructional materials, and design assessments that promote student learning. Faculty are expected to engage students through active and inclusive teaching strategies, provide timely feedback, and foster a supportive classroom environment.

Part-time faculty may be assigned courses in a variety of instructional modalities—including in-person, online, hybrid, or hyflex—and may teach on different days and at various times, including evenings and weekends, depending on departmental needs. Instructors are also responsible for evaluating student performance fairly and consistently while maintaining accurate records of grades and attendance. Part-time faculty should be available to support students through appropriate and accessible means of communication outside of class times. Participation in required orientation sessions, professional development, or departmental training may also be expected. All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the college.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Required Minimum Degree Expectations:
Masters Degree in Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or other related field
Minimum Equivalency: none

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Demonstrated experience teaching post-secondary experience.
Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs.
Teaching philosophy that aligns with the DACC mission and values.
Bilingual competence in English and Spanish will be considered an asset.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.