Instructional Faculty- Building Construction Technology

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Position Summary

About the Division

Applied Technology is located in the new three-story, 135K sq. ft. Advanced Manufacturing Building and the Building and Construction Technologies (BCT) programs are housed in the newly renovated Construction “C” Building at the Downtown Campus, just east of I-10 and Speedway Boulevard . Building and Construction Technologies faculty provide instruction in the study of residential and commercial building construction and systems.

About The Position

The position is available beginning the 2026-27 academic year. Faculty teach and work a set schedule over a nine-month academic year, August – May, that could include day, evening, and weekend duties. This position is expected to be able to work at various campuses, focused on the Downtown Campus. Multiple Opportunities are available.

Minimally, candidates will have experience in teaching all levels of Building Construction and related management. Building and Construction Technologies faculty provide instruction in the study of residential and commercial building construction and systems. At a minimum, candidates will have experience in teaching all levels of Building Construction and related management. Experience teaching some combination of Carpentry/Cabinetmaking, Electrical, HVAC-R, and/or Plumbing.

The position will include a fairly varied schedule that may involve afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.

Courses May Include

Foundational classes

• BCT 101 - Principles of Construction
• BCT 102 – Building Materials
• BCT 105/107- Core Craft Skills NCCER
• BCT 120 – Blueprint Reading
  
  

Trade classes

• BCT 181 – Plumbing 1
• BCT 135 - National Electrical Code Residential Wiring Applications
• BCT 172 - Electrical I
• BCT 235 - National Electric Code Commercial Wiring Applications
  
  

Specialized classes

• BCT 184 - National Electrical Code I
• BCT 202 - Construction Business Management
• BCT 265 - Sustainability for Building Trades
• BCT 284 - National Electrical Code II
• BCT 286 - International Residential Code (IRC) I
• BCT 287 - International Residential Code (IRC) II
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct students and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success
• Support Pathway requirements
• Recruit and support adjunct faculty, when designated
• Use current, effective classroom management techniques in all modalities
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met on a classroom, discipline/program, and College level
• Evaluate student performance
• Develop curriculum in accordance with discipline framework, quality teaching practices, and enriched modality considerations
• 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
• Maintain competency and currency in subject delivery modalities
• Maintain competency and currency in assessment methods
• Serve actively as a contributing 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 in collaboration with the Department, faculty, staff and students
• Use professional and collegial communication
• Support faculty development with student centered teaching practices
• Work with First Year Experience, Completion Agenda, Program Advising, Pathways and similar student success initiatives
• Teach classes in a diverse schedule that meet Pathways and College requirements and student needs
  
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Occupational discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification:

• Master’s degree in the field of study OR
• Master’s degree in any discipline and 18 graduate hours in the field of study OR
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of study OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any field and 3 years of work experience in the field OR
• Associate’s degree in any field and 3 years of work experience in the field OR
• 64 semester credit hours in the field and 3 years of work experience in the field OR
• Industry-recognized certification in the field of study and 3 years of work experience in the field OR
• License in the field of study and 3 years of work experience in the field
  
  

Acceptable Fields Of Study

• Architecture/Structural Engineering
• Building science/sustainability
• Construction Management
• Building trades
• Carpentry, Cabinetmaking
• Electrical
• HVAC/R
• Plumbing
• Facilities Management
• Industrial technology
• Inspection (commercial or residential)
• Other closely related fields
  
  

The Selected Candidate Will

• Work a flexible schedule including afternoons and evenings as needed to meet student demand
• Possibly work at more than one College campus, depending on evolving instructional need
• Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and fully online
• Teach in a variety of session lengths (5 week, 8 week, 14 week, 16 week)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Craft and/or Master Trainer
• OSHA Outreach Trainer
• Electrical, HVAC/R, or Plumbing experience
• Trade or professional licensure
• Experience teaching developmental, occupational and academic courses
• Experience with innovative teaching methodologies
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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 instructional needs and learning styles, including working with accommodations and accessibility
• Teach a broad range of courses in Building and Construction Technologies including developmental, occupational and academic
• 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 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
• Knowledge in adult learning pedagogy and student success strategies
  
  

Directions For Applying And Other Important Information

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 completed by May 2026.

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 or AACRAO's corporate partners

Before ordering an evaluation, check with Faculty Qualifications & Hiring to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.

Required

To submit an application you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required. Documents listed as optional do not have to be attached in order to submit the application. 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 account for and describe all gaps in employment.
• Letter of interest or cover letter. This is a description of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the strengths you would bring to the assignment. The letter should not exceed two (2) pages.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement: In one page or less, please share your experience working with student populations typically served by Pima Community College and indicate how that informs your teaching practice and/or philosophy. ** Please attach this document as "other" when uploading/ applying.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts. These must be:
• for all post-secondary degrees you have listed in your application
• legible (front and back) and show the name of the regionally accredited institution, the degree conferred, and the page(s) explaining the institution's grading system
• attached to the application even if they have been submitted in the past
  
  

The selected candidate(s) must provide Faculty Qualifications & Hiring with official (unopened) transcripts and/or official (unopened) foreign transcript evaluation.

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 faculty-hiring@pima.edu . Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.