Job Details

Location: Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM
Job Number: JR102578
Posted: September 22, 2025
Category: Massage Therapy
Type: Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25

Compensation

• Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule

• Employment Type: Salary

Position Summary

Santa Fe Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the Massage Therapy program. This position is temporary and part-time, focused solely on teaching and instructional responsibilities. Adjunct instructors are appointed on a term basis and are not entitled to reappointment.

Instructors must hold a relevant master’s degree for lower-division courses or a doctoral/terminal degree for upper-division and graduate-level teaching from an accredited or internationally recognized institution. Exceptions may be made based on experience and demonstrated professional expertise.

Adjunct faculty may serve as Faculty Senators only if they are currently teaching or have taught within the past fiscal year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to meet the educational needs and learning objectives of students.

• Teach assigned courses (on-campus or off-campus, day or evening) using approved syllabi, textbooks, and learning materials.

• Meet all classes regularly and on time for their full duration.

• Establish clear learning objectives and evaluate student performance accordingly.

• Serve as an academic advisor when assigned.

• Maintain office hours and provide additional meeting times as needed.

• Participate in departmental reviews and curriculum development activities.

• Continuously assess and improve course content, teaching methods, and instructional materials.

• Evaluate and recommend support materials for library collections.

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other documentation.

• Arrange appropriate class coverage during absences.

• Submit grades and required reports promptly.

• Attend faculty meetings, convocations, and graduation ceremonies as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate in Massage Therapy (minimum 650 hours).

• Two years of professional experience in the related field.

• 50 hours of teaching experience, as required by the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Four years of professional experience, including at least one year of teaching, preferably in a community college setting.

Physical Demands

The work environment reflects typical classroom and instructional settings. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Approximate activity percentages:

• Standing: 40%

• Walking: 20%

• Sitting: 40%

• Driving: 0%

Schedule: Based on class schedule.

EEO Statement

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The college does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or spousal affiliation. SFCC hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information for Applicants

Applications must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered. Experience is calculated based on weekly hours worked (e.g., two years at 20 hours/week = one year full-time).
Ensure all qualifications, experience, and skills are clearly documented in your application — assumptions will not be made at any point during the hiring process. Lack of detail may result in disqualification.

Diversity Statement

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) proudly stands on ancient Pueblo lands and is a Sanctuary Campus within a Sanctuary City. The college values and seeks a diverse faculty and staff that reflect its student body.

At the core of SFCC’s mission — Empower Students, Strengthen Community (Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad) — is the belief that education and opportunity should be accessible to all. SFCC is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable campus where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

Join a community where you belong, you are appreciated, and you can make a difference.