Adjunct Faculty-Language & Letters

Compensation: Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Grade: Department: Instruction Position Summary 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. Duties & Responsibilities The Language and Letters Department at Northern New Mexico College is seeking innovative adjunct faculty to teach classes in developmental English, composition, introduction to literature, and/or public speaking. Strong candidates will have college-level teaching experience and expertise in the subject matter. Candidates may teach online classes (if certified); live classes on campus; or classes that combine Zoom and online components.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
MA in English/Communications or related field. Candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and engaging and innovative teaching techniques. Desired qualifications include three or more years teaching at the college level, familiarity with Blackboard, and experience teaching 8-week courses.
In addition to a CV/Resume, please submit a letter of interest and graduate/undergraduate transcripts.
EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.