
Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
Job Description
Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
- 502799
- Alamogordo Community College, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Nov 3 2025 - 23:55 MST
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
Employee Classification: CC Faculty NT 9m
College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC
Department: 920070-ALCC REG ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Alamogordo Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate With Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: New Mexico State University–Alamogordo seeks Nursing Faculty to teach in our Associate of Science in Nursing program. MSN and RN license required. Join a growing program preparing future nurses for rural healthcare. Apply today!
Classification Summary:
The faculty member’s responsibilities include providing instruction, use of a learning management system (currently CANVAS), providing instruction for lecture, lab, internships and/or clinical classes. The instruction provided must be compliant with the New Mexico Common Core class requirements, regulations, policies and industry best practices, where applicable. Education and experience requirements include a minimum of a Master’s degree in related field (or level of education required for the program). The faculty member is responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of new course development and college improvement initiatives. This individual promotes NMSU-Alamogordo’s mission by providing quality learning opportunities within the diverse service area.
Classification Standard Duties:
• Provide 15-credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain an on-campus presence, as required by policy and supervisory requirements.
• Position responsibilities require leadership in both academic and/or workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals.
• Participate in educational planning, student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division/departmental events, as assigned by supervisor or VPAA.
• Evaluate processes, subject matter area courses, and student performance.
• Motivate and advise students.
• Participate in the development and instruction of class/lab/simulation courses, selection of textbooks and educational resources, development of syllabi, course-level and program assessment and curricular revisions/changes.
• Provide instruction in courses, labs, clinical and college and community activities that may be scheduled during the weekday, evenings, or weekends, depending on institutional needs. The potential exists for summer and overload instruction at additional compensation.
• Participate as a member or chair on various committees and task forces.
• Identify and communicate the need for supplies and equipment to meet program needs and goals.
• Participate in professional development activities as assigned or personally identified.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Participate in course and program assessment and the program review process.
• Obtain and maintain required licensure and/or certifications in subject matter fields.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or nursing education and must be working towards a graduate degree in nursing with a completion date of one (1) year post date of hire, or have a current master’s degree in nursing or nursing education from an accredited institution,
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of college-level teaching experience
• Current New Mexico State nursing licensure as a registered nurse in good standing, must maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment
• Experience with healthcare theory, practice, and direct patient care
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to teach face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Understanding of the community college mission and philosophy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use Windows and/or Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Mentor health sciences students as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Theresa Ross, (575) 439-3600, tross71@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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