Instructor or Assistant Professor of Information Technology

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a closely related field of study, with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credits in Information Technology or a related discipline. Professional experience in networking and/or cybersecurity.

Ph.D. in a closely related field, relevant industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, or similar, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Candidates with experience teaching at the community college or technical college level, supporting students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, and integrating certification preparation into coursework.

• 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:
  February 23, 2026 - March 25, 2026
• Anticipated start date:
  Fall 2026

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 at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Southeast New Mexico College seeks a full-time, tenure‑track faculty member in Information Technology with expertise in Networking and Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will teach primarily at the associate degree level, delivering hands‑on, workforce‑focused instruction that prepares students for immediate employment, industry certification, and transfer opportunities.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction; maintaining regular office hours; participating in curriculum development and program assessment; engaging with industry partners to ensure program relevance; and contributing to college service and professional development. The faculty member is expected to foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment while supporting the continued growth of applied technology programs and advancing the mission of Southeast New Mexico College.

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.

• Deliver high‑quality instruction in courses such as Computer Networking, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, and Systems…