Job Description
Qualifications
Must hold a current State of New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license
Dental Assistant National Board (DANB)
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Bachelor's degree or higher
3 years of recent experience in Dental Assisting
1 year or more recent experience in teaching
Experience using a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction
Experience with current issues, trends, and developments in Dental Assisting instruction
Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements
Benefits
Compensation based on education and courses taught
Hours will vary each class and by term
Responsibilities
Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals
An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes
Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience
Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment
Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned
Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs
Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines
Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes
Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes
Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes
Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries
Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours
Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Job description
Compensation
Compensation based on education and courses taught
Limited Term End Date
Position Summary
CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifcations
• Must hold a current State of New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license.
• Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 3 years of recent experience in Dental Assisting
Preferences
• 1 year or more recent experience in teaching.
• Experience using a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction.
• Experience with current issues, trends, and developments in Dental Assisting instruction.
• Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements.
Department: HWPS
Best Consideration Date: 8/30/2026
Eeo Statement
As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Must hold a current State of New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license
Dental Assistant National Board (DANB)
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Bachelor's degree or higher
3 years of recent experience in Dental Assisting
1 year or more recent experience in teaching
Experience using a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction
Experience with current issues, trends, and developments in Dental Assisting instruction
Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements
Benefits
Compensation based on education and courses taught
Hours will vary each class and by term
Responsibilities
Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals
An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes
Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience
Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment
Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned
Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs
Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines
Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes
Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes
Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes
Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries
Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours
Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Job description
Compensation
Compensation based on education and courses taught
Limited Term End Date
Position Summary
CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifcations
• Must hold a current State of New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license.
• Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 3 years of recent experience in Dental Assisting
Preferences
• 1 year or more recent experience in teaching.
• Experience using a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction.
• Experience with current issues, trends, and developments in Dental Assisting instruction.
• Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements.
Department: HWPS
Best Consideration Date: 8/30/2026
Eeo Statement
As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
💡 Quick Summary
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