Instructional Faculty - Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant – Provisional Instructional Faculty (12-month)Position Type: Faculty – Grant FundedSalary: Starts at $ 80,299.70* (based on education and experience)Close Date: Monday, May 5th at 5:00 p.m. (Arizona Time)*Includes 30% premium added to Nursing faculty base salaryPlease note, this position will be in person, to be located in the Pima County/Tucson area. 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.About the Division 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 faculty believe the primary goal of the program is to prepare graduates to use their acquired knowledge, attitudes, and skills to contribute to community health in local, national, and global settings. We believe partnerships with community healthcare 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 PositionThis is a grant-funded position supported for one year through The Arizona Nurse Expansion Pilot Program. Continued employment beyond the grant period is contingent upon available funding and institutional needs.The Nursing faculty perform a variety of instructional duties while adhering to the rules of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Instructors 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 our Entry-Level Nursing Programs and seeks to support a student-centered learning environment, focused on helping nursing students achieve their educational goals. Nursing Instructors are allocated teaching responsibilities that achieve course, program, campus, and college outcomes. Nursing instructors are actively engaged in community outreach, curriculum development, and the evaluation of student learning outcomes. They contribute to the change processes, driven by college, campus, and program strategic plans. Nursing Instructors reports to the Nursing Associate Dean.Benefits We offer a highly competitive benefits package that goes beyond affordable medical plans. Because we value work-life balance, we offer an award-winning Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs. For more information visit our Benefits webpage.Duties and Responsibilities General Duties:

• 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
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe 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
  
  

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) AND
• Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact state Registered Nurse License AND
• A minimum of three years in direct patient care as a registered nurse.
  
  

The selected candidate will:

• Work a flexible schedule including afternoons and evenings as needed to meet student demand
• Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College Campus, depending on need
• Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with innovative teaching methodologies
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace
  
  

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 2025.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 partnersBefore ordering an evaluation, check with Faculty Qualifications & Hiring to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.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: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.About the College and Tucson CommunityPima Community College is committed to becoming a premier community college, one that is built on a foundation of student success, community engagement, and diversity. We hire people who:

• 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.
• 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
• set and meet high standards
• believe in service and accountability
• have a passion for learning
• are creative
• can help fulfill our mission
• understand the first-generation college student experience
• are knowledgeable about the challenges of underprivileged populations
• are knowledgeable about the traditions and culture of the populations of the Southwest, including Latinos and Native Americans
• have cultural sensitivity and understanding of the needs of differently-abled, veterans, and LGBTQ
  
  

Pima recently was named one of the top workplaces in Arizona by Forbes magazine, which analyzed such factors as safety of work environment, competitiveness of compensation, opportunities for advancement and openness to telework.The College meets the needs of the community by offering instruction when and how our students want it: evenings, weekends, year-round, in traditional classroom settings, online and virtual learning, in web-classroom hybrids, and in semester-long or accelerated formats. Employees can expect to participate in innovative, flexible scheduling, in keeping with the College’s vision, to provide access to learning without the limits of time, place, or distance.Pima Community College is in Tucson, an inclusive oasis in the Arizona Sonoran desert. With a population of about 1 million, metro Tucson is a cosmopolitan community. It is a majority-minority city enriched by an active LGBTQIA community and by nearly 150 distinct neighborhoods, from Barrio Anita to Poets Square.Located 65 miles from Mexico, Tucson sits on the border-spanning ancestral lands of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui peoples and is proud of centuries of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage. Environmental stewardship is in Tucson’s nature. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by four mountain ranges that create a unique ecosystem encompassing a saguaro-studded desert floor and pine forests on Mount Lemmon. We’re bracketed on the East and West sides by Saguaro National Park, and we’re committed to planting 1 million trees by 2030. Additional information about the College may be found at www.pima.edu.