What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Faculty- Nursing Assistant (12- Month) position at Pima Community College?
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Position Summary
About the Program
The Pima Community College Nursing Program’s mission is to prepare students for their professional nursing role as they develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills for the benefit of patients and the community.”
Pima Community College’s nursing instructors believe the primary goal of the program is to prepare graduates to use their acquire knowledge, attitudes, and skills to contribute to community health in local, national, and global settings. We believe partnerships with community health care facilities foster student learning and civic engagement while providing service and support to socio-economic and culturally diverse populations. Faculty provide educational advancement through the utilization of evidence-based practice, informatics, lifelong learning, and the development of clinical reasoning. We are committed to graduating compassionate, ethical, and knowledgeable nurse leaders who are empowered to transform health care.
About The Position
The position is available beginning Spring 2027 academic year.
The Nursing Instructional Faculty performs a variety of instructional duties while adhering to the rules of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Instructional Faculty teach and work a flexible schedule over a twelve-month academic year that could include day, evening, night, and weekend duties. This position is a full-time nursing instructor that may be used in the classroom, in skills labs, in simulation, and clinically. The selected candidate may be used in any teaching modality necessary to achieve the Nursing Program’s goals.
Nursing Instructional Faculty functions within the Division of Health Professions in the Entry-Level Nursing courses (Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, etc.) and seeks to support a student-centered learning environment, focused on helping nursing students achieve their educational goals. Nursing Instructional Faculty are allocated teaching responsibilities that achieve course, program, campus, and college outcomes. Nursing Faculty are actively engaged in community outreach, curriculum development, and valuation of student learning outcomes. They contribute to the change processes, driven by college, campus, and program strategic plans. Nursing Instructional Faculty report directly to the Nursing Program Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
The Selected Candidate Will
Work a flexible schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed to meet student demand
Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College Campus, depending on the need
Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid
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.
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 December 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
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:
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.
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
We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .
All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.
The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Position Summary
About the Program
The Pima Community College Nursing Program’s mission is to prepare students for their professional nursing role as they develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills for the benefit of patients and the community.”
Pima Community College’s nursing instructors believe the primary goal of the program is to prepare graduates to use their acquire knowledge, attitudes, and skills to contribute to community health in local, national, and global settings. We believe partnerships with community health care facilities foster student learning and civic engagement while providing service and support to socio-economic and culturally diverse populations. Faculty provide educational advancement through the utilization of evidence-based practice, informatics, lifelong learning, and the development of clinical reasoning. We are committed to graduating compassionate, ethical, and knowledgeable nurse leaders who are empowered to transform health care.
About The Position
The position is available beginning Spring 2027 academic year.
The Nursing Instructional Faculty performs a variety of instructional duties while adhering to the rules of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Instructional Faculty teach and work a flexible schedule over a twelve-month academic year that could include day, evening, night, and weekend duties. This position is a full-time nursing instructor that may be used in the classroom, in skills labs, in simulation, and clinically. The selected candidate may be used in any teaching modality necessary to achieve the Nursing Program’s goals.
Nursing Instructional Faculty functions within the Division of Health Professions in the Entry-Level Nursing courses (Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, etc.) and seeks to support a student-centered learning environment, focused on helping nursing students achieve their educational goals. Nursing Instructional Faculty are allocated teaching responsibilities that achieve course, program, campus, and college outcomes. Nursing Faculty are actively engaged in community outreach, curriculum development, and valuation of student learning outcomes. They contribute to the change processes, driven by college, campus, and program strategic plans. Nursing Instructional Faculty report directly to the Nursing Program Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Instruct students and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success
- 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
- Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods
- 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, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods
- Serve actively as a 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 collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication
- Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact state Registered Nurse License AND
- A minimum of one year of direct patient care experience as an RN supervising certified nursing assistants.
- OR one year full-time OR 1,500 hours teaching adults as faculty or a clinical educator
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
The Selected Candidate Will
Work a flexible schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed to meet student demand
Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College Campus, depending on the need
Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid
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's instructional needs and learning styles, including working with accommodations and accessibility
- 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 the 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
- Appreciation for the Community College mission
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 December 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
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 diverse student populations typically served by community colleges and indicate how that informs your teaching practice and/or philosophy. ** Please attach this document as "other" when uploading/ applying. ** 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
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.
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