Assistant Professor – Communications (COMM) – Santa Fe Community College

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Communications (COMM) – Santa Fe Community College

• Institution: Santa Fe Community College (SFCC)

• Academic Unit / School: School of Liberal Arts

• Job Requisition ID: JR111859

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Communications

• Work Mode: On-Site

• Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

• Expected Start Date: Spring 2027

• Best Consideration Date: October 20, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 21, 2026

• Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week Pasted text Pasted text

Salary / Remuneration

Minimum starting salary is based on educational qualifications:

• Master’s Degree: Approximately INR 53.15 lakh annually

• Master’s +45: Approximately INR 55.79 lakh annually

• Doctorate: Approximately INR 58.43 lakh annually

Final salary is determined based on education, experience, and other applicable factors. Pasted text

Overview of Role

Santa Fe Community College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Communications. The role involves teaching Communication courses in classroom and online environments, academic advising, curriculum development, assessment, faculty mentoring, student support, and participation in departmental and college service.

The position carries a teaching load of 30 pay hours per academic year, normally up to 15 pay hours each during the fall and spring semesters. Pasted text

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach classroom and online courses in Communications.

• Design course assignments, assessments, and instructional materials.

• Maintain student-centered learning environments.

• Assess student work and maintain academic records.

• Advise students regarding academic achievement and educational goals.

• Maintain scheduled office hours.

• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.

• Integrate appropriate technology into teaching.

• Assist with textbook and instructional-material selection.

• Participate in departmental, school, and college committees.

• Promote academic programs within SFCC and the wider community.

• Build relationships with local businesses and related industries.

• Support internships, career pathways, and workforce-development activities.

• Mentor and observe faculty members. Pasted text Pasted text

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Communication or a related field, or

• Master’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in Communication.

• At least 5 years of experience in a Communication-related field.

• The five years must include at least 2 years of teaching experience. Pasted text

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of post-secondary or college teaching experience.

• Community-college teaching experience.

• Five or more years of teaching experience.

• Experience with curriculum development.

• Online and technology-enhanced teaching experience.

• Student-advising experience.

• Experience mentoring teachers or faculty.

• Strong record of continuing professional development.

• Experience teaching in multicultural environments. Pasted text

Application Checklist

A complete application must include:

1. CV / Resume

2. Unofficial Transcripts

3. Cover Letter

4. Teaching Philosophy

The CV should clearly document relevant full-time faculty, adjunct teaching, and non-teaching professional experience. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Pasted text

Work Schedule

• Typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

• Some after-hours or weekend work may be required.

• Position is required to work on-site in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pasted text

Application Process

• Best Consideration Date: October 20, 2026

• Final Application Deadline: October 21, 2026

• Official Careers Portal: https://jobs.sfcc.edu

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.