Part-Time Astronomy & Physics Instructor — Flexible Hours

Pima-Community-College; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 1,240,000 - 1,681,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College’s Science Division seeks dedicated part-time instructors to teach college-level Astronomy (AST) and Physics (PHY) in the 2026-27 year. Instructors join a pool for potential assignments, possibly covering various courses as enrollment requires.

Positions offer flexible hours and require in-person teaching, with possible online/hybrid modalities. Applicants should have the stated degrees and teaching experience, including online formats and LMS usage, to meet student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in the discipline or a related field of study.
• Master’s degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study.
• Experience teaching Science courses.
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats.
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace.
• Student learning styles: adapt and modify instruction for accommodations and accessibility.
• Evaluation of students' educational progress to meet course objectives and outcomes.
• Competencies in diversity and inclusion: address diversity in instructional practice.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the content area and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success.
• Follow protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance taking, and assessment of student learning.
• Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods.
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students in a collegial manner.

Skills

Science teaching experience

Online/alternative formats

LMS experience

Diversity & inclusion

Student assessment

Education

Master’s degree in discipline or related field

Master’s degree + 18 grad hours in field

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Pima Community College’s Science Division seeks dedicated part-time instructors to teach college-level Astronomy (AST) and Physics (PHY) in the 2026-27 year. Instructors join a pool for potential assignments, possibly covering various courses as enrollment requires.

Positions offer flexible hours and require in-person teaching, with possible online/hybrid modalities. Applicants should have the stated degrees and teaching experience, including online formats and LMS usage, to meet student