Part Time Instructor - Machine Tool Technology

CNM Central New Mexico Community College

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Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Until 9/26/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 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:

  • At least three (3) years of recent experience in machine tool technology, theory, and operations

AND

  • Knowledge of basic and advanced Computer Numerical Control programming and production.

Preferences:

  • Previous mentoring experience.

  • Associates Degree or higher.

  • Ability to teach MasterCam software.

  • Ability to teach HAAS milling machines and lathes.

  • Ability to teach SolidWorks software.

Department: School of Skilled Trades & Arts

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 machine tool courses, prepare lessons, grade work, and support student success.

Job title

Part Time Instructor - Machine Tool Technology

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Albuquerque, NM; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

machine tool technologycnc programmingbasic computer skills

Preferred skills

mentoringassociates degreeteach mastercamteach haas machinesteach solidworks

Specializations

machine tool technologycnc programmingmastercamhaas mill and lathesolidworks
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Albuquerque, NM, USA

On-site City