Adjunct Faculty Pool - Economics (ECN)

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 1,242,595 - 1,679,294; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College in Arizona is expanding its pool of Economics (ECN) faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year and beyond. This part-time instructor pool supports teaching college-level economics across multiple modalities, including in-person, online or hybrid.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (or higher) in their field and meet the minimum qualifications; experience teaching economics and online formats is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in field of study required.
• Alternative: Master’s in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in field of study.

Responsibilities

• Instruct economics courses and support student academic success.
• Follow protocols for presence, grading, attendance and assessment.
• Adapt instructional strategies to improve Student Learning Outcomes.
• Maintain currency in teaching field and delivery modalities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and students using a collegial communication style.

Skills

Economics teaching

Online teaching

LMS experience

Student-centered instruction

Course assessment

Education

Master’s degree in field of study

18 graduate hours in field of study

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Position Summary

Salary: $1061 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours). All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

Job List: External. Close Date: Open until filled with first review of applications starting 7/22/2026. Please note, candidates for this position must be willing to teach in person and reside in Arizona, however all faculty may be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online or hybrid.

Pima Community College’s Social Sciences Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Economics (ECN) Faculty to teach academic level courses for the 2026-2027 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 Instructors

We are seeking dedicated part‑time instructors to join our pool of excellent adjunct faculty who are qualified to teach college level courses in Economics.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Economics.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience teaching Economics 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

Directions For Applying And Other Important Information

To be considered for this opportunity, you must include the documents located within the application form as required. At minimum, these documents are required:

• Resume (up to date and include any gaps in employment).
• 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.
• 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. 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.