<p>Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Pool -Post-Degree Teacher Certification (EDC/ESE/EDU)</p> <p>Teaching Contracts: $1000 per load hour</p> <p>Program Supervisors: Per student rate</p> <p>Job List: External</p> <p>Close Date: Multiple positions available- open until filled</p> <p>Please note, many of these positions will be online or hybrid, however, all faculty may be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual and face-to-face.</p> <p>About Pima Community College</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Pima Community College's Post-Degree Teacher Certification program is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of part-time adjunct faculty in Education and Special Education for the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond. Candidates may be hired and assigned to specific courses as instructors or may be included in a pool for potential future assignments for Program Supervision (coaching/evaluating student teachers in the field) based on enrollment.</p> <p>We are specifically seeking K12 educators, administrators with expertise in mentoring or instructional coaching.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>General Duties for Program Supervisors:</p> <ul> <li>Regular communication, coaching sessions with student teachers. </li><li>Documentation of contact and coaching. </li><li>In-person evaluations of classroom lessons using video assessment technology. </li><li>Conferencing using specific actionable feedback and goal-setting. </li><li>Communication with administrators at the school site. </li><li>Review of student assignments and grades on D2L. </li></ul> <p>General Duties for Instructors:</p> <ul> <li>Instruct students in the content area and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success. </li><li>Follow established protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance taking, and assessment of student learning. </li><li>Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met on a classroom, discipline/program, and College level. </li><li>Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods. </li><li>Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s), as well as in teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, technology, and assessment methods. </li><li>Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication. </li></ul> <p>The ideal candidate will have knowledge, skills, and abilities related to:</p> <ul> <li>Experience teaching PreK-12, and or Exceptional Education. </li><li>Experience mentoring new teachers using instructional coaching. </li><li>Experience using AI to coach new teachers in lesson plan efficiency and organizational effectiveness </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>To qualify to teach Post-Degree Teacher Certification (EDC/ESE/EDU) courses, you are required to have:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree or higher in the discipline or a related field of study OR </li><li>Master's degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study OR </li><li>Terminal degree in supplemental fields of study where the dissertation/research is based in the primary field of study. </li></ul> <p>Fields of study are: Curriculum and Instruction; Education; Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Secondary/Elementary education; Special Education; Exceptional Education; and other closely related fields.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).</p> <p>Directions for Applying and Other Important Information</p> <p>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 a minimum, these documents are required:</p> <ul> <li>Resume/CV. This should be up to date and include any gaps in employment. </li><li>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. </li><li>Copies of unofficial transcripts that support your qualifications as listed above. If selected for further consideration, official transcripts will be required. </li><li>Teaching Philosophy Statement: In one page or less, please share your experience working with diverse student populations typically served by community colleges and indicate how that informs your teaching practice and/or philosophy. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Note: Pima Community College does not sponsor any employment visas for this position at this time.</p> <p>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.</p>