Adjunct Instructor for Petroleum Technology

Compensation: $31.70 - $44.58 hourly

Compensation Type:
Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Grade: NE15

This position is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in courses supporting the oil and gas industry and related energy sectors that utilize similar technical skills. Responsibilities may also include developing and delivering customized workforce training for industry partners based on current workforce needs. Instruction is delivered primarily in person within the Petroleum Technology Programs and may include classroom, laboratory, and field-based learning environments.

San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.

• Provides instruction for assigned courses;
• prepares lectures, laboratory exercises, and assignments;
• monitors and records student attendance;
• evaluates student performance; and maintains instructional laboratories and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with students, prospective students, and industry partners regarding course content, expectations, and training needs.
• Collaborates with other instructors and the Program Coordinator to develop course and training schedules.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new and updated technical courses and customized workforce training responsive to industry needs.
• Works with the Program Coordinator to address student concerns related to assigned courses and training.
• Performs related duties.

• A combination of education, industry training, certifications, and professional experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in the occupational field.
• Industry-recognized certifications and demonstrated experience in oil and gas production, operations, drilling, instrumentation, or related technical areas are preferred.
• Seven or more years of relevant oil and gas industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and translate industry experience into hands‑on learning for students with varying levels of experience.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position. It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice‑President of Learning and the Vice‑President of HR and Legal Activities.

Payroll and Benefits:
Adjunct faculty are paid bi‑weekly. Adjunct faculty are paid at either $801 per credit hour, or at an hourly rate as applicable. Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed.

This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed. If transferring to a qualified family member, proof of family status is required (i.e., marriage certificate, affidavit of domestic partnership or birth certificate) and must be verified by Human Resources. Adjunct faculty are not medical benefit eligible. State and federal taxes, FICA and social security will be withheld for all adjunct faculty.

• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program o Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short‑term counseling and…