Adjunct Faculty- Nursing

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 1,206,000 - 1,717,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty Pool- Nursing (NRS) to support the Division of Health Professions.

Positions are part-time/temporary, offering flexible hours and the chance to educate diverse adult learners across multiple courses for the 2025-26 academic year and beyond. Selected instructors will teach Nursing content, possibly online, using D2L Brightspace, and will align with learning outcomes while maintaining equity and accessibility for

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Nursing 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

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.

Skills

Nursing teaching experience

Online course instruction

LMS (D2L Brightspace)

Adapt instruction for diverse learners

Assess student progress

Diversity and inclusion knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Pool- Nursing (NRS)

Salary: $1,061 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Multiple positions available- Closing Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm (Arizona time)

About Pima Community College

At the core of Pima Community College's mission is serving our community and providing educational opportunities to all learners. We value inclusion and inquiry because diversity in people, experiences, and perspectives unlocks critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With a focus on a culture of belonging and care, we are committed to nurturing a climate where all students and employees feel welcome, successful, and have opportunities to reach their potential. We are proud to be designated a Hispanic-serving Institution and are intentional with equitable actions that promote social and economic prosperity.

At Pima Community College we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information on Pima Communities commitments and its institutional population please visit our web pages About Pima, Diversity, and Reports & Data.

Position Summary

Pima Community College’s Division of Health Professions is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Nursing adjunct faculty to teach academic level courses for the 2025 - 26 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.

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.

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 Nursing 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

Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Academic discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and recent direct patient care experience of three years or more

OR

• Master’s Degree in Nursing andrecent direct patient care experience of two years or more

AND

• Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact state RN license.
• Provide current CPR Healthcare Provider certification card through the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated experience with instruction of students in a higher learning environment, pre-licensure nursing program (i.e. clinical, skills, classroom, or simulation).

Other requirements include:

• Submit clinical eligibility items including, but not limited to, a variety of immunizations and a health physical.

• Experience teaching Nursing 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