Position Title: Temporary Social Sciences Faculty

Employee Classification: College Faculty (Temp)

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940675-DACC ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOC SCI DIV

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: Not to exceed 0.74

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Classification Summary:
Teach courses on a temporary part time basis over fall and spring semesters. May conduct classroom assessment of student learning and participate in program/division/college assessment. Teaching assignment may include day, evenings, weekends, and/or multiple campus locations. Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the department faculty and director or chair. May develop and teach online courses. Instruct, support, advise and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures.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. Participate in student recruitment activities. Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs and groups. Perform other related duties as assigned

Classification Standard Duties:
Assist in developing, revising, and updating curriculum in collaboration with the lead department faculty member.
Develop and teach online or in-person courses.
Instruct, support, advise and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures.
Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities and meetings as required.
Submit required course (e.g., syllabi, grades, attendance reports, etc.) and employment-related documents (e.g., transcripts) in a timely manner.
Maintain a clear record of all student evaluations and grades.
Uphold the department's mission and vision.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Applicant must have a Master's Degree in either Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Health Law, Psychology, Public Health, Political Science, Journalism, Social Work, Sociology, or related fields.

Or a Master's Degree and 18 graduate credits in one of the disciplines listed or a related field.

Degree must be in hand by date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Three years teaching experience.
Experience teaching post-secondary students.
Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs.
Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Lisanne Grant, 528-7228, lgrant@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: 

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.