$40.78 - $54.24 per hour

Up to 29 hours per week

Work will be performed primarily on campus in Farmington, NM. Non-Exempt Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term) NE15 This position is responsible for developing and delivering curriculum, face to face as well as in a hybrid fashion, for the Tribal Energy Management Studies Program. The position is also responsible for assisting with maintaining good relations with tribal and industry partners, and guest speakers for the training sessions.

• Serves as the instructor for courses. Prepares lectures and assignments. Monitors and records student attendance. Delivers curriculum. Grades assignments. Submits grades timely. Performs annual assessment of student learning outcomes.

• Communicates with students, potential students, as well as tribal and corporate partners regarding course content and scheduling.

• Contacts, coordinates and arranges for guest lectures by knowledgeable authorities addressing topics of the assigned module.

• Collaborates with Dean, other SOE staff, and others to develop, build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with tribal and corporate partners.

• Participates in industry groups and program Advisory Committee.

• Contributes to program accreditation functions.

• May assist in resolving staff and student issues.

• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of the energy industry.

• Knowledge of tribal history and culture.

• Knowledge of historical and current issues affecting tribal energy operation and development.

• Knowledge of tribal practices and processes.

• Knowledge of curriculum development principles.

• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies.

• Knowledge of program and learner assessment principles.

• Knowledge of business and college operating principles.

• Skill in time management.

• Skill in oral and written communication and the ability to explain concepts in multiple ways.

• Computer skills to handle various college systems and to access information online.

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• The work consists of varied instructional duties, administrative duties related to instruction, and a large amount of communications interface with tribal and corporate partners and the public. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to provide high quality instruction and to promote the growth and development of the college’s Tribal Energy Management Studies Program through the success of students in those classes, communication with potential students, professional participants, tribal entities and corporate partners, and identification and development of new curriculum. Success in this position contributes to the efficient and effective education of students and to the safe operations and overall success of businesses.

• Contacts are typically with tribal entities, corporate partners, industry representatives, co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to negotiate or settle matters, or to motivate or influence persons.

• The work is typically performed while standing in front of a class, while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, and stooping. The employee may occasionally lift heavy objects.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

• Knowledge of the energy industry, tribal culture, business processes and historical impacts to Native Americans.

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of employees in the energy industry, to be able to answer questions and provide relevant examples, usually associated with five or more years of work experience.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.