Part Time Instructor - Corrections

CNM Central New Mexico Community College

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Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Until 10/4/2026 5+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Limited Term End Date

Position Summary

CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
  • Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
  • Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
  • Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
  • Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
  • Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
  • Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
  • Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
  • Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
  • Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum five (5) years recent professional experience in corrections, detention operations, community corrections, probation and parole, or a closely related criminal justice field.
  • Experience teaching in a corrections academy, detention center, law enforcement academy, military, or higher education environment.
  • Currently certified by the NM Law Enforcement Academy as a General Police Instructor, Master Instructor, or Professional Lecturer.

Preferences

  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Education, or a closely related field.
  • Experience in curriculum development and review.
  • Experience in one or more specialized corrections disciplines such as inmate management, classification, booking and release, transportation, report writing, defensive tactics, use of force, crisis intervention, PREA, emergency response, or correctional leadership.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

About this role

Summary

Teach correctional science courses, develop curriculum, and assess student learning at CNM.

Job title

Part Time Instructor - Corrections

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certified by NM Law Enforcement Academycorrections experienceteaching experience

Preferred skills

curriculum developmentcorrections disciplines

Specializations

correctionscriminal justicelaw enforcementtraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Albuquerque, NM, USA

On-site City