Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC)

Required : Master’s degree in Business or Master’s degree in a closely related field of study, with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credits in Business.

Preferred : Ph.D. in a closely related field of study. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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 : October 8, 2025 – November 7, 2025

Anticipated start date : January 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.

Position Summary :

Southeast New Mexico College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Business. The successful candidate will teach a range of Business courses and is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction to support student learning and success. The position also involves maintaining regular office hours, contributing to curriculum development and assessment, and participating in college service through committee work and professional development activities. The faculty member is expected to foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment and advance the mission of Southeast New Mexico College.

Requirements for the Position :

The incumbent will be appointed to a nine-month contract with a standard teaching load of 15 credit hours per semester (5 / 5) at the 100- and 200-level. The position requires delivering instruction to a diverse student population in both in-person and online formats and maintaining regular office hours in accordance with the Faculty Manual. The incumbent is expected to contribute to curriculum development and continuous course improvement through effective assessment practices and collaboration with colleagues. Active participation in professional development and in college service and governance activities is required to support institutional priorities and foster a culture of learning. Assignments may include evening, weekend, or online courses as determined by program needs. Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Carlsbad, New Mexico, or the surrounding area to ensure a reliable on-campus presence and must be prepared to perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Southeast New Mexico College.

Duties :

• Deliver high-quality instruction in Business courses in classroom and online formats, ensuring alignment with established learning outcomes.
• Teach evening, weekend, and / or online courses as assigned to meet program and student needs.
• Evaluate student learning and instructional effectiveness using the college’s established assessment framework.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain discipline expertise and enhance teaching practices.
• Contribute to the college community by serving on committees, task forces, and governance bodies that promote institutional effectiveness and a culture of learning.
• Maintain regular office hours in accordance with college policy to provide academic support and advising to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support interdisciplinary projects, campus events, and instructional initiatives.
• Attend required faculty, department, training, and committee meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of Southeast New Mexico College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Finalists will be asked to demonstrate their teaching skills during the interview process.

Work Environment and Physical Demand :

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.

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.

Salary / Compensation : $67,764 - $74,593 per year

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