Position Title: Instructor, Water Technology

Employee Classification: Dept Chair, DABCC-12m

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940805-DACC WATER TECHNOLOGY PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $55,656 - $59,899; Commensurate with Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Classification Summary:
Teach 30-32 credit hours over fall and spring semesters. Teaching assignment may include day, evenings, weekends, and/or multiple campus locations. Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the program faculty and department chair. May develop and teach online courses. Instruct, support, advise and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures. Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups. Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities. As appropriate assist with cooperative education or clinical work site development and student placement. Maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy. Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs and groups. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Classification Standard Duties:

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• Associate Degree in Water Technology or closely related field. Degree must be in hand by date of hire.
• Two (2) years full-time experience in water technology, wastewater technology, pretreatment and/or high purity water with one year consisting of operational experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field. Successful community college instruction in Water Technology or closely related field. New Mexico Level4 or equivalent certification in water and/or wastewater. Experience in other environmental fields. Knowledge of innovative, creative teaching and learning methodologies for post-secondary students. Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs and delivery. Experience in developing curriculum, measuring student learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy and assessing and improving student learning. Endorsement of the teaching philosophy of DACC which supports a goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and strong faculty involvement. Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community. Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.