Nursing Instructor

Faculty 12-Month Faculty Full-Time Closing at: Nov 9 2026 - 23:55 MST 504101 Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States Faculty 12-Month Faculty Full-Time Closing at: Nov 9 2026 - 23:55 MST View favorites Department Contact McKenna Garcia, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Internal or External Search External - Open to all applicants Advertising Summary DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position: Position Details Position Title Nursing Instructor College/Division DACC Dona Ana CC Department 940735-DACC NURSING ASSOCIATE DEG PGM Location Doña Ana Community College Offsite Location (if applicable) DACC Espina Campus Target Hourly/Salary Rate $80,700 - $84,736; Commensurate with Qualifications Appointment Full-time Equivalency 1.0 FLSA Status Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Contingent Upon Funding Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule Standard (M-F, 8-5) Job Duties and Responsibilities Teach the equivalent of 15 weekly clock/contact hours during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. These contact hours represent the direct instructional component of the faculty workload; the remainder of the 40-hour workweek is dedicated to course preparation, assessment and grading, student support, program and college service, professional responsibilities, and other faculty duties as outlined below. Teaching assignment may include evenings, weekends, clinical courses 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. Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups. Participate in ongoing program evaluation including maintenance of the systematic plan of evaluation and preparation of reports for NM Board of Nursing and/or accreditation. 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. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Minimum: BSN - If employed with BSN may be employed for one year and then required to complete a graduate degree (in nursing) within the next five years. An educational contract with evidence of progression will be submitted to the New Mexico Board of Nursing annually. Current New Mexico licensure, or a compact state license, or eligibility to obtain a New Mexico license to practice as a registered nurse required. 2 years of experience working or teaching that reflects recent developments in Nursing, or any equivalent combination of work and teaching experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position. Preferred Qualifications Master of Science Degree in Nursing Current practice in Telemetry Nursing, Medical/Surgical, Emergency Care or Critical Care clinical setting. Community college/post-secondary teaching experience. 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 seen as an asset. Special Certification/Licensure Current CPR certification required Current healthcare clearance (e.g., up-to-date immunizations) Must pass an annual background check and drug screening 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. Recruitment Summary We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education. NMSU Global Campus Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives - and the lives of the people they love - through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development. NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state. 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