Adjunct Instructor, Phlebotomy

Adjunct Instructor – Phlebotomy

Employer:

Southeast New Mexico College

Location:

Carlsbad

Salary: DOE

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.

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.

Required qualifications:

Current unrestricted certification as a phlebotomist or higher. A minimum of two years recent clinical work experience as a phlebotomist in a phlebotomy lab environment;
Associate degree in healthcare related field and Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare related teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN), licensed in the state of New Mexico strongly preferred
• Equivalent clinical credentialing (such as LPN, CMA, RMA, CCMA, or Certified Phlebotomy Technician) may be considered
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Allied Health, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Bloodborne Pathogen Instructor a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in venipuncture, specimen handling, safety protocols, and healthcare communication.

Equivalent combinations of education, certification, and clinical teaching experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements. Clinical supervisory experience in a hospital or laboratory setting will be viewed as favorable.

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 stake holder 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 attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and without supervision. Experience working in and with industry; good working knowledge of the region's high demand industries especially as it relates to the workforce needs of employer's design; knowledge of training systems. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing,…