Job Description
Compensation:
$27.04 - $39.91 per hour, dependent upon experience
This position’s work is performed primarily on-campus in Farmington, NM.
Compensation Type:
Non-Exempt
Employment Type:
Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)
Grade:
NE15The position will report to the Transportation Program Director and will be responsible for classroom and/or behind the wheel instruction of students in the Commercial Driving Program.
Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on an ongoing basis. The primary duty is effective teaching and recordkeeping associated with college-level career technical educational courses.
San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.
MAJOR DUTIES
- The instructor will share responsibilities with other members of the department for program and curriculum development, maintaining a record system for student achievement, and delivering /creating customized training for local industry.
- As assigned, the position will also support CDLState of New Mexico Examiners Program.
- As assigned, prepares and teaches courses; delivers lectures, assignments and tests; evaluates and records student performance; teaches hands-on driving skills in an operational semi-truck, tutors and mentors students.
- Submits grades by deadline.
- Keeps current e-log and paper log books.
- Resolves student issues and concerns or refers to Transportation Program Director.
- Performs related duties.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GEDand current CDLLicensure with five years’ experience in Commercial Driving industry as an operator required.
- Associates Degree with three years’ experience in Commercial Driving industry as an operator preferred. Additional experience in the field along with demonstrable teaching ability highly desirable.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Must be able to pass drug screening test and successfully complete Defensive Driving Course.
It is the policy of San Juan College, in this department, that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Associate Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities.
Payroll and Benefits:
Adjunct faculty are paid bi-weekly. Adjunct faculty are paid at either $778 per credit hour, or at an hourly rate as applicable.
Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPCFitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed. This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed. If transferring to a qualified family member, proof of family status is required (i.e., marriage certificate, affidavit of domestic partnership or birth certificate) and must be verified by Human Resources.
Additional benefits available to Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more:
• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVDcheckout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program
o Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREEsessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention
• Voluntary Benefits
o Allstate/Aflac
o Liberty Mutual
Adjunct faculty teaching three (3) or more credit hours will have Educational Retirement Board ( ERB) contributions withheld each pay period. Contribution rates and retirement eligibility are available on the State of New Mexico Educational Retirement Board website http://www.nmerb.org
Adjunct faculty are not medical benefit eligible. State and federal taxes, FICAand social security will be withheld for all adjunct faculty.
Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application. Official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.
The completion of a satisfactory background check is required.
EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
