Adjunct Faculty Pool - Biology (BIO)

Salary: $1,000 per load hour*Job List: ExternalClose Date: Multiple positions available- open until filled with a first review date of applications submitted by 4/23/2025 at 5:00 pm (Arizona time)Most science courses are 5.1 load each semester earning them over $5,000 per semester, plus the benefits listed belowPlease note, this position will be in person (on-site), however all faculty could be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online, or face-to-face. 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 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.Position Summary Pima Community College’s Department of Biology is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Biology Faculty to teach academic level courses for the 2025-2026 school 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.We are seeking dedicated part-time instructors to join our pool of excellent adjunct faculty who are qualified to teach college level courses in Biology.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 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.
• 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.
• 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 Biology courses for science majors and Allied Health professions.
• 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
  
  

Minimum QualificationsBiology is an academic/transfer prefix.To qualify to teach the Academic/Transfer courses the applicant must have the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the field of study OR
• Master’s degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study.
• In-progress doctoral dissertation (proposal defended) in any discipline and 24 graduate semester hours in the field of study.
  
  

Fields of study (disciplines/subfields) biology, other closely related field.If your graduate degree is not in the field of study but you think there are courses you have taken (at the graduate-level) that are directly related and qualify toward certification, please list those courses in separate file as one of the attachments. If you want your dissertation to be considered toward certification, please submit the dissertation abstract as one of the attachments.Benefits 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.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 minimum, these documents are required:

• Resume/CV. 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.
• 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.
  
  

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.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.