Adjunct Faculty - Nursing Salary See Position Description
Location: West Campus Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: 2026-AD-RV-3001 Department: MC Critical Care Division Dean Opening Date: February 2, 2026 Closing Date: June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain
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• Resume/CV • Letter of Interest • and other applicable documents for the job.
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Position Summary
Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Nursing (NRS) Salary: $1,030 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)
Job List: External Close Date: Multiple positions available Closing Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm (Arizona time)
About Pima Community College
At the core of Pima Community Colleges 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.
We are seeking 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 Community Colleges commitments and its institutional population, please visit our web pages.
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Position Summary
Pima Community Colleges Division of Health Professions is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Nursing adjunct 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.
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
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. • Continuously 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.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have knowledge, skills, and abilities related to:
• Experience teaching Nursing 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
Job Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Academic discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification:
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing and recent direct patient care experience of three years or more • OR Masters Degree in Nursing and recent direct patient care experience of two years or more • AND • Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact state RN license • Provide current CPR Healthcare Provider certification card through the American Heart Association • Demonstrated experience with instruction of students in a higher learning environment, pre-licensure nursing program (i.e., clinical, skills, classroom, or simulation)
Other requirements include:
• Submit clinical eligibility items including, but not limited to, a variety of immunizations and a health physical • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Experience teaching Nursing 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:
• Resume • This should be 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 facultycertification@pima.edu. 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:
Phone: (520) 206-4624 TTY: (520) 206-4530 Email: hr@pima.edu
Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct faculty on contract qualify for a tuition and fee waiver for PCC courses taken, as well as their spouse and qualifying child(ren). If a course contract is offered, benefits such as sick leave will be provided as required by law. No other College-provided benefits will be offered, such as holiday pay, annual leave, etc.
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No formal education after high school - work experience only Technical School Program completion - industry or other certificate, no degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree None of the above
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***What was your Major/Concentration for your highest degree completed? (Please use exact wording from your transcript or diploma)
***If you do not have a graduate degree in the subject area, please list the 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area. (N/A if not applicable)
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Employer Pima Community College District (AZ) Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd. Building D, Room 102 Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180 Phone (520) 206-4624 (520)206-4500 Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html