Adjunct: Astronomy & Physics — Part-Time, In-Person/Online

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 4,385,000 - 5,847,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach College Level courses in Astronomy (AST) and Physics (PHY). Instructors may be hired into a pool for future assignments across the Science Division for the 2026-27 year and beyond.

Positions involve in-person teaching with potential for virtual, online or hybrid modalities. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in the discipline or related field (or equivalent) and have a background in teaching science courses, online formats and

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Science courses.
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats.
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace.
• Ability to adapt instruction for diverse student populations and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the content area and help them achieve academic success.
• Follow protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance and assessment.
• Use effective classroom management techniques.
• Continuously improve instruction to meet Student Learning Outcomes.

Skills

Science teaching experience

Online teaching experience

LMS experience

Inclusive teaching

Education

Master’s degree in discipline or related field

18 graduate semester hours in field

Job description

Pima Community College seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach College Level courses in Astronomy (AST) and Physics (PHY). Instructors may be hired into a pool for future assignments across the Science Division for the 2026-27 year and beyond.

Positions involve in-person teaching with potential for virtual, online or hybrid modalities. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in the discipline or related field (or equivalent) and have a background in teaching science courses, online formats and