Adjunct Faculty - Mexican American Studies Job at Pima Community College in Tucs

Adjunct Faculty - Mexican American Studies

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Pool – Mexican American Studies

Salary: $1000 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Multiple positions available - open until filled with first review of applications starting 4/30/2025

Please note: Candidates for this position must be willing to teach in person, however all faculty may be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online or hybrid.

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.

Pima Community College seeks 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.

Position Summary

Pima Community College’s Department of Ethnic, Gender & Transborder Studies/Sociology is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Mexican American Studies Faculty to teach academic level courses for the 2025 academic 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 Mexican American Studies.

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 will use active learning strategies, online resources, and 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.
• Meet College and Division deadlines, including submission of syllabus and reporting of attendance, grades, and course learning outcomes.
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met.
• Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods.
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s) and in teaching strategies.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in all forms of communication.

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

• Experience teaching Mexican American Studies courses.
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats.
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace.
• Ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the instructional needs of students.
• Ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students' academic progress.
• Knowledge of diverse community college student populations and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice.

Minimum 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.

Fields of study (disciplines/subfields) are: Chicana/Chicano/Chicanx Studies; Mexican American Studies; other closely related field.

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.

Directions for Applying and Other Important Information

To be considered for this opportunity, include the documents listed within the application form as required. At minimum, these documents are required:

• Resume: Up to date including any gaps in employment.
• Letter of interest or cover letter (not to exceed two pages): Indicate which discipline you are interested in teaching and how your qualifications meet the minimum requirements.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement: One page or less, sharing your experience with diverse student populations and how that informs your teaching practice.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts that support your qualifications. Official transcripts will be required if selected for further consideration.

A degree from any college outside of the United States may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: Pima is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.