Adjunct Faculty- Applied Technology

Pima-Community-College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 1,206,000 - 1,717,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College’s Applied Technology Division is expanding its pool of qualified adjunct faculty to teach occupational level courses for the 2026–27 academic year and beyond. Instructors may be hired for specific courses or remain in a pool for future assignments based on enrollment.

Discipline areas include Automated Industrial Technology, Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Building & Construction Technology, CAD, Machining, Optics/Photonics, Welding, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Applied Technology courses.
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably D2L Brightspace.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the content area and support academic success.
• Follow protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance, and assessment of learning.
• Maintain currency in teaching methods and course delivery modalities.

Skills

Experience teaching Applied Technology

Online teaching experience

LMS (D2L Brightspace) familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in discipline or related field

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Pool- Applied Technology Division

Salary: $1061 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Multiple positions available- Applications will be reviewed as they come in with a closing date of Friday, September 04, 2026 at 5:00 pm Arizona time

Pima Community College’s Applied Technology Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified faculty to teach occupational level courses for the 2026 - 27 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 the following disciplines:

• Automated Industrial Technology (AIT – Automation/Robotics)
• Automotive Technology (AUT)
• Aviation Technology (AVM/ATT)
• Building & Construction Technology (BCT)

Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Concrete/Masonry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Woodworking

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Machining (MAC)
• Optics/ Photonics
• Welding (WLD)

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.

Pima Community College offers a wide variety of instructional modalities, our classes may be offered:

• Online
• Virtual
• Hybrid
• Face-to-face
• Dual Enrollment program in the high schools, or in a high school’s virtual classroom

General Duties:

• Instruct students in the content area 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.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge, skills, and abilities related to:

• Experience teaching Applied Technology 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
• Competencies in diversity and inclusion: knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in the discipline or a related field of study
• AND at least three years of work experience in the field.

• 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

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.