Adjunct Faculty - Respiratory Therapy

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 1,242,595 - 1,680,672; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, is expanding its pool of qualified Respiratory Therapy adjunct faculty to teach academic-level courses for the 2026-2027 Academic Year and beyond. Candidates may be hired to specific courses or placed in a pool for 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.

Qualifications

• Must have earned at least an associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current Arizona state license.
• Fields of study include health sciences; physical care services; related fields.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the Respiratory Therapy subject matter and help them achieve academic success.
• Follow established protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance and assessment.
• Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and improve instruction to meet Student Learning Outcomes at multiple levels.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain high instructional standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and students with a collegial communication style.

Skills

Experience teaching college-level

Experience teaching online courses

LMS use (D2L Brightspace)

Student learning styles adaptation

Assessment of student progress

Education

Associate degree or higher

RRT credential & AZ license

Fields of study: health sciences/related

Job description

We're excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

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Position Summary

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

Pima Community College’s Critical Care and Allied Health Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Respiratory Therapy adjunct 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.

We Are Seeking Dedicated Part-time Instructors To Join Our Pool Of Excellent Adjunct Faculty Who Are Qualified To Teach College-level Courses In

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 Respiratory Therapy subject matter 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

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

Must have earned at least an associate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

• hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Arizona state license;
• qualified in the content areas they are teaching—demonstrating a sufficiency of knowledge, skills, and competency in those content areas.
• Fields of study (disciplines/subfields) are: health sciences; physical care services; other closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

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