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Position Summary
Salary: $1030 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)
Pima Community College's Critical Care and Allied Health Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified adjunct faculty to teach academic-level courses for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year and beyond. Candidates may be hired and assigned to specific courses or may be included in a pool for potential future assignments based on enrollment.
We Are Seeking Dedicated Part-time Instructors To Join Our Pool Of Excellent Adjunct Faculty Who Are Qualified To Teach College-level Courses In
Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Instructors in these courses will be using active learning strategies, online resources and will provide equitable instruction for our students.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Instruct students in the Respiratory Therapy subject matter and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success.
- Follow established protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance taking, and assessment of student learning.
- Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
- Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met on a classroom, discipline/program, and College level.
- Evaluate student performance.
- Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods.
- Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s), as well as in teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Occupational discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification:
Must have earned at least an associate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
- hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Arizona state license;
- qualified in the content areas they are teachingdemonstrating a sufficiency of knowledge, skills, and competency in those content areas.
- Fields of study (disciplines/subfields) are: health sciences; physical care services; other closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Experience teaching college-level courses
- Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats
- Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace
- Student learning styles: ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the instructional needs of students, including working with accommodations and accessibility
- Evaluation of students educational progress: ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students academic progress in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes
Directions For Applying And Other Important Information
To be considered for this opportunity, you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required. Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents. At a minimum, these documents are required:
- Resume. This should be up to date and include any gaps in employment.
- Letter of interest or cover letter (not to exceed two pages). Please indicate how the degree and/or courses on your transcripts meet the above minimum qualifications. Also describe your related knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and the strengths you would bring to the assignment.
- Copies of unofficial transcripts or certificates that support your qualifications as listed above. If selected for further consideration, official transcripts will be required.
Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework before an offer to teach.
A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES. Before ordering an evaluation, check with the Faculty Qualifications and Hiring Office to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email [Confidential Information] . Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.
Human Resources Contact Information
- Phone: (520) 206-4624
- TTY: (520) 206-4530
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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
