Compensation:
Salary Grade: CS120
Minimum starting salary $64,760.
Final rate will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Instructions to Applicants: A complete application package must include the following required documents. Please upload documents to the Resume Drop Box section of your application. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed.
Resume*
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Transcripts
- Your resume must fully document your experience. For each position include job title, description of duties and responsibilities, employment start and end dates (month and year), AND hours worked per week. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications or experience.
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Regular
FLSA:
Exempt
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Summary
The Faculty Trainer in the Center for Professional Learning (CPL) supports the ongoing professional development of full-time and adjunct faculty to enhance teaching effectiveness, student success, and academic innovation. Reporting to the Director of the CPL and working in coordination with the Staff Trainer, the Faculty Trainer is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating faculty development initiatives that reflect best practices in pedagogy, instructional technology, and equity-minded teaching.
This position plays a key role in fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement that aligns with the community college's mission and commitment to inclusive, and evidence-based student-centered learning.
Additionally, the Faculty Trainer advances faculty's capacity to leverage data analytics, emerging instructional technologies, and culturally responsive practices that address the diverse needs of the student population.
Schedule Designation:
This role may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement as determined by the Director of the Center for Professional Learning.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Develop and facilitate workshops, learning communities, and one-on-one consultations that support faculty in areas such as instructional design, assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and the effective use of educational technology.
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Guide faculty in utilizing student learning data, course analytics, and institutional research to inform and enhance teaching practices.
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Collaborate with the Director and Staff Trainer to assess faculty development needs through surveys, performance data, feedback, and institutional priorities.
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Lead or support initiatives related to teaching excellence, course redesign, hybrid/online instruction, accelerated instruction for short-term courses, and the integration of high-impact practices.
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Provide pedagogical and technical support to faculty in using learning management systems (LMS), video conferencing tools, and other instructional platforms.
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Coordinate and deliver onboarding and mentoring programs for new and adjunct faculty.
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Create and maintain professional learning materials, toolkits, and online resources.
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Assess and evaluate faculty development programs through data collection, reflection, and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
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Stay current with trends in teaching and learning, adult education, and higher education policies.
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Support faculty in adopting and critically evaluating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence tools, adaptive learning platforms, and extended reality applications in teaching.
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Support the communication and promotion of faculty development opportunities college-wide.
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Serve on relevant committees and contribute to broader institutional development efforts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, teaching strategies, and faculty development.
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Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Proficiency with educational technology tools, including LMS platforms and video conferencing software.
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Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and academic leadership across disciplines.
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Commitment to equity-minded pedagogy and the mission of community colleges.
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Knowledge of course design frameworks such as Quality Matters or Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
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Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching and research
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Knowledge or skill in using data analytics and learning management system reports to inform pedagogical practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
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At least five (5) years of experience in higher education, including teaching, faculty professional development, and designing and delivering professional learning in both in-person and online modalities.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
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The work is typically performed in an office setting
Work Hours:
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Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends.
Best Consideration Date: August 21, 2026
Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:
All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.
EEO Statement:
As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
ADA Statement:
The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
SFCC Recruiting Statement:
Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!
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