Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy/Physics

Pima-Community-College; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 1,240,000 - 1,681,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College’s Science Division seeks dedicated part-time instructors to teach college-level Astronomy (AST) and Physics (PHY) in the 2026-27 year. Instructors join a pool for potential assignments, possibly covering various courses as enrollment requires.

Positions offer flexible hours and require in-person teaching, with possible online/hybrid modalities. Applicants should have the stated degrees and teaching experience, including online formats and LMS usage, to meet student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in the discipline or a related field of study.
• Master’s degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study.
• Experience teaching Science courses.
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats.
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace.
• Student learning styles: adapt and modify instruction for accommodations and accessibility.
• Evaluation of students' educational progress to meet course objectives and outcomes.
• Competencies in diversity and inclusion: address diversity in instructional practice.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the content area and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success.
• Follow protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance taking, and assessment of student learning.
• Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods.
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students in a collegial manner.

Skills

Science teaching experience

Online/alternative formats

LMS experience

Diversity & inclusion

Student assessment

Education

Master’s degree in discipline or related field

Master’s degree + 18 grad hours in field

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

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

Please note, candidates for this position must be willing to teach in person, however all faculty may be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online or hybrid.

Pima Community College’s Science Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Science Faculty to teach academic 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:

• Astronomy (AST)
• Physics (PHY)

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.

• 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.

• Master’s degree (or higher) in the discipline or a related field of study OR

• Master’s degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study

• Experience teaching Science 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

Directions for Applying and Other Important Information

In order 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 minimum, these documents are required:

1. Resume. This should be up to date and include any gaps in employment.
2. Letter of interest or cover letter (not to exceed two pages). Please indicate which discipline you are interested in teaching and 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.
3. Copies of unofficial transcripts 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 prior to 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 [e-mail]. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.