Adjunct Faculty Pool - History

Salary: $1030 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)Job List: External; Preference given to Monday - Thursday daytime availability, in person, teaching at various Tucson campuses. U.S. History, Western Civ and World History experience preferred but not required.Close Date: Multiple positions available- open until filled with a first review date of applications submitted by 10/10/2025 at 5:00 pm (Arizona time)Please note, candidates for this position must be willing to teach in Tucson, AZ, face-to-face during the weekdays, typically Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday; however, all faculty may have the opportunity to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online, or hybrid, depending on their skill levels and training for other modalities and course availability. 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 strive to cultivate a workforce with a diverse 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’s commitments and its institutional population, please visit our web pages About Pima, Diversity, and Reports & Data. Position Summary Pima Community College’s History Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified History Faculty to teach academic-level courses for the 2025 - 26 academic year and beyond. Candidates may be hired and assigned to specific classes or 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 discipline of History in the following areas:

• Survey of World History
• Survey of US History
• Survey of Western Civilization
  
  

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 employ active learning strategies and utilize online resources, providing 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
  
  

This position will focus on Face-to-Face and possibly Hybrid courses. Duties and 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.
• Utilize current and effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure that Student Learning Outcomes are met at the classroom, discipline/program, and college levels.
• 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.
  
  

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

• Experience teaching History 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
• Demonstrate the ability to create a class environment that facilitates student learning and success
• General technology skills, including the ability to use a computer and create PowerPoint and/or Google Slides presentations to enhance lectures, and a willingness to use the College’s Learning Management System.
  
  

Minimum QualificationsMaster’s degree (or higher) in the discipline or a related field of studyOR Master’s degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of studyBenefits 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.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).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 a 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.
• 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.
• 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 facultycertification@pima.edu. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.