Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy/Physics

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

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Position Summary

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

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. 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

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.