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Form of workUNM Taos anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Spring 2024 Semester in the Department of Nursing to teach and/or develop Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Lower Division Courses (100-200 Level).
Anticipated opening includes the following subject and course:
CNA 101 - Nursing Assistant
This course prepares students to provide patient care in a home, health care center, or hospital under the supervision of a professional health care provider (RN). Prepares students for the NM Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation (Prometric) exam. 128 total clock hours; 96 hours lecture/skills lab; 32 hours clinical.
8.000 Credit hours
Faculty will be an integral part of a team approach to teaching with an IET instructional modality (Integrative Education and Training Model) and possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse/advanced practice nurse in New Mexico, or relevant compact licensure. Candidate will be able to use the technology platforms at the university to enhance and deliver course work.
Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Director of Nursing.
Wages
Adjunct Faculty in the UNM-Taos are currently compensated on the basis of their credentials and credit hour course loads, as follows: $902.38 to $1,022.70/credit based on education.
Thank you for your interest in employment at The University of New Mexico-Taos.The University of New Mexico-Taos, one of the four branch campuses of the state's flagship institution, UNM. UNM-Taos is a comprehensive community college serving the region from "cradle to career" with an award-winning early childhood education and care center; pre-college programs including high school equivalency, dual enrollment and early college; vocational and technical courses and short-term certificates; associate degrees in ten programs; transfer and articulation to four-year institutions in New Mexico and surrounding states, career readiness, adult basic education, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Located approximately 130 miles north of Albuquerque, UNM-Taos is the only college within a 50-mile radius. Nestled between the Rio Grande, Sangre de Christo Mountains, and the ancestral lands of the Taos Pueblo, we are tightly connected to the unique rural, multicultural, and historically rich communities we serve and as such, UNM-Taos epitomizes the term "community college".
UNM-Taos serves over 1,100 students from a service area including the counties of Taos, Rio Arriba and Colfax, and the Pueblo Nations of Taos and Picuris. The UNM-Taos student body is representative of its communities, with 52% Hispanic and 9% Native American enrollment in fall 2020, making it one of the most diverse student bodies in the state. Our student population is comprised of non-traditional and first-generation students. UNM-Taos is the recipient of several federal grants including three TRIO programs (Upward Bound Math & Science, Student Support Services, and Veterans Upward Bound), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grants including Title V and Title III: Part F STEM, USDA NIFA and LIFT, and most recently, a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant.
About 80% of UNM-Taos alumni remain in the area and provide valuable contributions to the region's intellectual life, economy, cultural community, and primary industries including healthcare, tourism, and construction.
The last decade at UNM-Taos has seen transformative and remarkable growth. From state-of-the-art facilities to future classroom renovations, a nationally-accredited nursing program, award-winning Early Childhood Education and Care program and learning lab, and the rising reputations of the Natural Resources Management, and Film and Digital Media Arts programs, meaningful collaboration with the community focused on scholarship, internship, and workforce development, UNM-Taos' roots are spreading deeper and stronger every year.
Drawing on nationally recognized and research-based practices, such as Guided Pathways, UNM-Taos is committed to academic excellence, which starts with professionals who advise, instruct, and support students in achieving their educational and career goals. In this way, our campus promotes an environment of learning, encourages a growth mindset, and prioritizes continuous improvement both inside the classroom and outside the classroom with a commitment to mentorship and professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff. UNM-Taos professionals draw on high impact practices that increase inclusion and equity such as culturally relevant pedagogy, teaching to learn, and creating a sense of community and belonging college-wide.
What makes UNM-Taos special is our shared commitment to student engagement, learning, and success as defined by each student, whether that is transferring to four-year programs, entering the workforce, gaining new skills to change career paths, or personal enrichment. UNM-Taos provides academic and social supports and wrap around services to promote equitable outcomes for our students.
People from various identities and experiences make UNM-Taos grow and thrive. We offer opportunities for everyone-teachers and researchers, business professionals, skilled tradespeople, and many, many more-in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring. Join the UNM-Taos familia today!
For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from university employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in Taos, New Mexico - a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities. For more about life in Taos, visit taos.org and NewMexicoTrue. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications to teach or develop courses in the field or subfield for which you are applying are determined by Higher Learning Commission's accreditation requirements for faculty, and must be met by one of these ways:
Degree in the discipline or subfield; or
Successful completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in an accredited program in the discipline or subfield; or
Minimum Qualifications to teach or develop courses in nurse aide training is governed by CFR 42 483.152:
Registered nurse with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
Must have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience teaching
adults or supervising nurse aides in residential care setting
Current unencumbered New Mexico registered nurse license
Preferred Qualifications
1. Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
2. Experience mentoring nursing aides in various healthcare settings
3. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as
working with broadly diverse communities.
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume; 2. Official Transcript(s) sufficient to assess Minimum Qualifications; 3. Cover Letter indicating which courses and/or disciplines you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach and how your education and/or experience satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria; 4. Current license to practice as a registered nurse/advanced practice nurse in New Mexico, or relevant compact licensure; and 5. Three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until 11/21/2023. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
