Instructor of Math Education

Compensation:
$50,000 DOE
Compensation Type:
Exempt
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
E17
Position Summary
Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual for this full-time, 9 month position of Instructor of Math Education to begin Fall 2026.

Why Join San Juan College?

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast.

Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values

Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

What can you look forward to?

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
Flex Spending accounts
Life and Disability coverage
Employee Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition waiver
Free SJC Gym Membership
Free Library services
The instructor in this position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Humanities and will teach 15 load hours per semester of Ceramics courses and perform other teaching related duties.
MAJOR DUTIES

• The position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Science, Math, and Engineering and will teach 15 credit hours per semester of Math for Teachers and General Education Math courses.

• Responsibilities will also include organizing and maintaining curricula in mathematics; developing and revising instructional materials as appropriate; keeping student records; assisting in recommending and orienting part-time faculty; and working with college councils and committees as assigned.

• The instructor will maintain a minimum of five office hours per week.

• Day and evening classes can be expected. Will be required to teach at the satellite campuses as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's Degree in Mathematics Education is required. Candidates who hold a master's degree in Mathematics will be considered if they have experience teaching Math for Teachers courses and/or experience teaching in K-12 schools.

• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.

• Demonstrate skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

• The successful candidate will have a multicultural perspective with adult/minority students; and have a high energy level along with a strong commitment to the community college philosophy.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring February 2, 2026.

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.