Adjunct Faculty- Writing

Pima Community College; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College is seeking qualified Writing faculty to join our adjunct pool for the 2025-26 academic year and beyond. This part-time/temporary role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to teach college‑level Writing (WRT) courses in multiple modalities, including in person, online, virtual or hybrid.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (or higher) in the discipline or a related field, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the field of study, and have experience teaching

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in discipline or related field.
• Or Master's degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in field of study.
• Experience teaching Writing courses.
• Experience teaching online or alternative formats.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably D2L Brightspace.
• Ability to adapt instruction to diverse student needs and modalities.
• Ability to assess student progress and maintain course outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Writing and support academic success.
• Follow protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance, and assessment.
• Use effective classroom management and adapt delivery methods as needed.
• Monitor and improve instruction to meet student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain currency in teaching field and participate in collegial collaboration.

Skills

Experience teaching Writing courses

Experience teaching online courses

LMS usage (D2L Brightspace)

Adapt instruction for diverse learners

Assess student learning outcomes

Collaborative work with faculty

Education

Master's degree in discipline or related field

Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in field

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Pool- Writing

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

Job List: External

Close Date: Multiple positions available- Applications will be reviewed as they come in with a closing date of Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm Arizona time

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.

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 Communication's Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Writing 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. 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:

• Writing (WRT)

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.

Pima Community College offers a wide variety of instructional modalities and is adapting to new realities created by the global pandemic. Our classes may be offered:

• Online
• Virtual
• Hybrid
• Face-to-face
• Dual Enrollment program in the High Schools, or in a high school's virtual classroom

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.

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

The ideal candidate will have knowledge, skills, and abilities related to:

• Experience teaching Writing 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. 1 Resume. This should be up to date and include any gaps in employment.
2. 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. 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.

Note: Pima Community College does not sponsor any employment visas for this position at this time. Preference is given to applicants residing in Arizona.

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.