Adjunct Instructor, Phlebotomy

Adjunct Instructor – Phlebotomy

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.

The Adjunct Instructor – Phlebotomy provides high-quality instruction in clinical and laboratory settings to prepare students for certification and workforce readiness. Registered Nurses and other licensed healthcare professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. Under the supervision of the Allied Health Department Chair, the instructor verifies student eligibility documentation, oversees clinical learning, and ensures safe and ethical practice. Responsibilities include coordinating and assessing clinical rotations, grading assignments, communicating with clinical partners and preceptors, identifying student learning needs, and maintaining current knowledge of industry standards.

Evening or weekend instruction may be required. Workload averages 8–12 hours per week, depending on program needs.

Southeast New Mexico College values clinical excellence, professional mentorship, and student success. Adjunct faculty in Allied Health are part of a collaborative instructional team shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals in Southeast New Mexico.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position will have teaching responsibilities in the areas of phlebotomy.
• The position includes the teaching of theory and phlebotomy, assisting with curriculum development.
• Assume duties and responsibilities required of all faculty members including evening and weekend instruction as needed to meet student needs.
• Plans, designs, and provides clinical and/or laboratory instruction which reflect an understanding of the program's objectives and curriculum. Evaluates student achievement of curricular and course objectives and learning outcomes related to phlebotomy knowledge and practice.
• Participates in advising and guidance of the students.
• Hold office hours for the purpose of meeting with students to provide individual instruction, guidance, and remediation.
• May assist in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• May assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the policies of the institution.
• Contributes to the program, department, and college activities and initiatives including participating in program and department faculty meetings and serving on committees and participating in university functions.
• May participate in faculty recruitment and interview activities.
• Other duties as assigned in response to a rapidly changing environment, including but not limited to: developing collaborative partnerships with clinical sites, expanding clinical sites, job placement, and certification exam preparation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive ability to accomplish organization objectives by organizing and monitoring work processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Established leadership skills including the ability to manage stakeholder groups; ability to collaborate with multiple partners, including employers, community colleges, government entities, policy decision makers, community-based non-profit organizations, job seekers, and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, keen appreciation for follow up, follow through, and…