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Adjunct Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree of Nursing. Be an Allied Health Professional (including but not limited to registered nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, nursing home administrators, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist), licensed and in good standing. Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in associated field. 


• Current New Mexico License, or a compact state license, or eligibility to obtain a New Mexico license to practice as an Allied Health Professional.


• Maintaining licensure as necessary during employment is required.


• Have one (1) year LTC setting experience and must have experience teaching adults or training nurse aides.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers


• Successful experience in teaching at the college level or providing student clinical instruction is preferred.


• Experience working with ethnically diverse and rural student populations; to include working with underprepared students. Demonstrates an appreciation for and understanding of the unique needs of the student in both academic and vocational disciplines in the health and medical field.

General Information of Campus:

Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities. SENMC offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.

Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.

The college’s diverse employee pool includes 38 full time faculty, 69 adjunct faculty, and 102 staff members. SENMC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, and college tuition reimbursement. More information on SENMC can be obtained from its website at .

Position Summary:

Southeast New Mexico College is seeking applications for an Adjunct, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The accepted job candidate will teach courses in the discipline of CNA. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for delivering curriculum, providing instruction, and performing student-learning assessments. Teaches assigned courses as scheduled.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Delivers classroom instruction that supports the learning outcomes of the CNA courses.


• Must be willing to teach weekends and evenings as assigned.


• Evaluates student performance and instructional methods using the college’s established system of assessment.


• Holds regular office hours in accordance with the policies established in the Faculty Manual.


• Designs curriculum embracing diversity in all forms to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies with an understanding of the sociocultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.


• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.


• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.


• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community. Plans, designs, and provides clinical and/or laboratory instruction which reflect an understanding of the program’s objectives and curriculum. Evaluates student achievement of curricular and course objectives and learning outcomes related to Surgical Technology knowledge and practice.

Affirmative Action Statement:

SENMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects


• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl


• Use of video display terminal


• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills


• Communicate information orally and in writing


• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication


• Proofread and check documents for accuracy


• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources and business processes. This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

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