Instructor or Assistant Professor of Allied Health Dual Credit Tenure Track

Salary: $64,349.25 - $74,592.60 Annually
Location : Carlsbad
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: ALLIED HEALTH
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Examples of Duties
Required Qualifications:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and have a minimum of two (2) years of related experience. Be an Allied Health Professional (including but not limited to registered nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, nursing home administrators, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist), licensed and in good standing.
• Successful experience in teaching at the college level or providing student clinical instruction is preferred.
• Experience working with ethnically diverse and rural student populations; to include working with underprepared students. Demonstrates an appreciation for and understanding of the unique needs of the student in both academic and vocational disciplines in the health and medical field.
• Maintaining licensure as necessary during employment is required.
• Current New Mexico License, or a compact state license, or eligibility to obtain a New Mexico license to practice as an Allied Health Professional.

Equivalency:

• A combination of education, professional licensure, certifications, and substantial related clinical and /or instructional experience that demonstrates the ability to meet course and program learning outcomes.

Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor DOE

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Salary: $64,349.25 to $74,59.60 DOE

Primary Activity: Exclusively for Credit

Posting Dates: June 16, 2026 to July 16, 2026
Background:
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 39 full-time faculty, 48 adjunct faculty, and 112 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 .
Purpose and Scope:
Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track position in Allied Health. The accepted job candidate will teach dual-credit courses in Allied Health at Artesia High School in Artesia, NM.The faculty member hired in this position is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities to promote student-centered learning and success.

At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, holding office hours, serving on various committees, and demonstrating a commitment to professional development through participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities, and organizations. As the faculty member strives for success in this role, their supervisor will provide guidance, feedback, and support.
Campus information pertaining to Artesia High School includes "at Artesia High School, we believe that excellence is something to strive for. With a small community, we are fortunate to be able to provide our students with all the help necessary to succeed. We set high expectations for our students and challenge them to become the best they can be. Artesia High School is located in the small town of Artesia, New Mexico, which provides a relaxed and friendly environment filled with many families.

We are very proud of our wonderful academic programs. We have a great team; we are all 100 percent focused on ensuring our students succeed."
Requirements for the Position:
Will be assigned to teach on a 10-month contract with an annual teaching load of approximately thirty-three (33) credit hours of 100 and 200-level classes. Holds regular office hours in accordance with the policies established in the Faculty Manual. Teaching duties include teaching college courses effectively to a diverse student body of high school students, conducting ongoing assessments of courses, and developing courses.

College service commitments include participating in professional development activities and serving on various committees for the benefit of Southeast New Mexico College and Artesia High School. Evaluates student performance and instructional methods using the college's established system of assessment. Serves as a member of the college's various governance committees and task forces to…