Adjunct Instructor for Business Essentials & Project Coordination

Compensation:

$40 per hour

Compensation Type:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Grade:

NE15

Position Summary

The Center for Workforce Development is seeking a results-oriented Business Essentials Instructor to teach foundational business principles alongside advanced digital literacy. This role is unique in that it prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) while grounding them in core business functions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between "knowing how to use a computer" and "using technology to solve business problems."

This position reports to the Associate Director of Workforce Development and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; and demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (iCARE).

Key Responsibilities

• Integrated Instruction: Deliver lectures that combine business theory (management, marketing, and ethics) with hands-on technical training in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• MOS Certification Prep: Lead students through the MOS exam objectives, ensuring they master advanced functions like data analysis in Excel, professional formatting in Word, and high-impact presentations in PowerPoint.
• Practical Application: Create assignments that mirror real-world business scenarios, such as developing a budget spreadsheet, drafting a formal business proposal, or creating a corporate pitch deck.
• Student Mentorship: Support a diverse student population—including adult learners and first-generation college students—in developing "soft skills" like professional communication and time management.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a business environment using the Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level. Previous teaching or corporate training experience is highly preferred.
• LMS Proficiency: Ability to manage course content via Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.

Essential Skills

• Mastery: Deep knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables), Word (Mail Merge, Styles), and PowerPoint (Slide Masters, Multimedia).
• Business Literacy: Strong understanding of basic accounting, organizational behavior, and business communication.
• Communication: Ability to simplify complex technical workflows for beginners.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico and within certain approved states. All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Vice President and Human Resources.  Candidates located outside of New Mexico should contact Human Resources for additional information.  Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)

• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.