Job description
Carlsbad, NM
Required: Master’s degree in English or closely related field of study, with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credits in English.
Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor (DOE)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Salary: $67,763.70 to $74,592.60 (DOE)
Primary Activity: Exclusively for Credit
Posting Dates: Open until filled
Anticipated start date: Fall 2026
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 40 full-time faculty, 48 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 https://senmc.edu.
Position Summary:
Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is seeking applications for the position of Instructor or Assistant Professor of English. This full-time faculty position will teach courses in developmental English, composition, professional and technical communication, writing in the humanities, and other courses as assigned. Will be assigned to teach on a 9-month contract of 15 credit hours per semester.
In addition, the following duties and responsibilities apply:
- Must be willing to teach weekends and evenings as assigned.
- Must teach effectively to a diverse student body.
- Must participate in professional development activities.
- Must serve on at least two committees each year for the benefit of Southeast New Mexico College and maintaining shared governance.
- Must be willing to develop and teach online courses.
- Must perform meaningful course and program level assessment as required.
- Must have a responsive communication style with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and other stakeholders.
- Must be willing to live in Carlsbad, New Mexico, or the surrounding area close enough to commute.
Requirements for the Position:
- Experience working with underprepared students and community college students in a small classroom environment.
- Experience teaching students how to study and develop good working habits.
- Background in current teaching research strategies and new approaches to pedagogy will be an asset.
- Adaptability to instructional needs of the department depending on circumstances.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences within the college and community.
- Collaborate and innovate with colleagues on new initiatives.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Finalists will be asked to demonstrate their teaching skills during the interview process.
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.
How to apply
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.
