Instructional Faculty- Nursing Assistant (12- Month)

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. invites applications for a full-time Nursing Instructional Faculty position beginning Spring 2027.

The role includes teaching in classroom, labs, simulations, and clinical settings across modalities (in-person, online, hybrid) to support student learning outcomes and program goals. The selected candidate will work within the Health Professions division, collaborate with faculty and community partners, and participate in curriculum development and assessment

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact state RN license.
• Minimum of one year direct patient care experience supervising CNAs.
• OR one year full-time OR 1,500 hours teaching adults as faculty or clinical educator.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and work on strategies to help them achieve academic success.
• Use current classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and improve instruction to meet Student Learning Outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Revise course outlines and materials as needed.
• Provide academic advising.
• Maintain currency in teaching fields and modalities.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus on committees.
• Foster partnerships to strengthen educational opportunities in the community.

Skills

RN license

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Multimodal teaching

Education

RN license (Arizona/compact)

BSN preferred

Tools

D2L

Online/Hybrid teaching tools

Job description

About the Program

The Pima Community College Nursing Program’s mission is to prepare students for their professional nursing role as they develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills for the benefit of patients and the community.”

Pima Community College’s nursing instructors believe the primary goal of the program is to prepare graduates to use their acquire knowledge, attitudes, and skills to contribute to community health in local, national, and global settings. We believe partnerships with community health care facilities foster student learning and civic engagement while providing service and support to socio-economic and culturally diverse populations. Faculty provide educational advancement through the utilization of evidence-based practice, informatics, lifelong learning, and the development of clinical reasoning. We are committed to graduating compassionate, ethical, and knowledgeable nurse leaders who are empowered to transform health care.

About the Position

The position is available beginning Spring 2027 academic year.

The Nursing Instructional Faculty performs a variety of instructional duties while adhering to the rules of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Instructional Faculty teach and work a flexible schedule over a twelve-month academic year that could include day, evening, night, and weekend duties. This position is a full-time nursing instructor that may be used in the classroom, in skills labs, in simulation, and clinically. The selected candidate may be used in any teaching modality necessary to achieve the Nursing Program’s goals.

Nursing Instructional Faculty functions within the Division of Health Professions in the Entry-Level Nursing courses (Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, etc.) and seeks to support a student-centered learning environment, focused on helping nursing students achieve their educational goals. Nursing Instructional Faculty are allocated teaching responsibilities that achieve course, program, campus, and college outcomes. Nursing Faculty are actively engaged in community outreach, curriculum development, and valuation of student learning outcomes. They contribute to the change processes, driven by college, campus, and program strategic plans. Nursing Instructional Faculty report directly to the Nursing Program Manager.

• Instruct students and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success

• 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

• Evaluate and revise course outlines and course materials

• Provide academic advising

• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching fields as well as in teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods

• Serve actively as a member of the department and discipline groups

• Participate in fostering partnerships that strengthen educational opportunities in response to community needs

• Represent the department and/or campus on college-wide committees

• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication

• Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact state Registered Nurse License AND

  • A minimum of one year of direct patient care experience as an RN supervising certified nursing assistants.

  • OR one year full-time OR 1,500 hours teaching adults as faculty or a clinical educator

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

The selected candidate will:

Work a flexible schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed to meet student demand

Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College Campus, depending on the need

Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid

The College places a premium on candidates with an openness to new approaches and professional growth. We recognize that our faculty body is strengthened by a cross-sectional breadth of experience.

• Ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the student's instructional needs and learning styles, including working with accommodations and accessibility
• Knowledge of appropriate and effective use of assessment information to improve instruction
• 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
• Teaching in multiple modalities such as online, web-enhanced, and D2L courses: knowledge of curriculum development, course design, and delivery
• Knowledge of the resources available to students to assist them with academic and personal challenges, and the ability to help students access those resources, skilled in providing academic advising
• Competencies in multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity: knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning
• Appreciation for the Community College mission

Selection Process

The selection process typically consists of one or two advisory group interview(s), a teaching demonstration, and an administrative interview.

Candidates invited to the interview process will be chosen from those who most closely meet the stated requirements. Meeting these qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or to request a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please contact [e-mail]. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.