Adjunct Faculty - Climate Action and Sustainability

Adjunct Faculty - Climate Action and Sustainability

Salary

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Location

AZ 85709, USA

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

2026-AD-JR-2012

Department

MC-Science Division

Opening Date

04/29/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Grade

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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.

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Position Summary

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty - Climate Action and Sustainability (CAS)

Salary: $1030 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Multiple positions available- open until filled with a first review date of applications submitted on 05/15/2026 at 12:00 pm (Arizona time)

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.

Position Summary

Pima Community College's Science Division is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Climate Action and Sustainability (CAS) Faculty to teach academic level courses for the 2026 - 27 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 the following disciplines:

• Climate Action and Sustainability (CAS)

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 & Responsibilities

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.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree (or higher) in the discipline or a related field of study

OR Master's degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study

Fields of study (discipline subfields) include: Climate Science, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or other closely related fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

• Experience teaching Climate Action and Sustainability courses
• 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

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. 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.

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. Preference is given to applicants residing in Arizona.

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.

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.

Adjunct Faculty

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. No other College-provided benefits will be offered, such as holiday pay, annual leave, etc.

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You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

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• What is your highest post-high school degree awarded?
• No formal education after high school - work experience only
• Technical School Program completion - industry or other certificate, no degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

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• Do you have a Masters degree (or higher) in the subject area or a Masters degree (or higher) with 18 graduate credit courses in the subject area?
• Yes
• No

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• What was your Major/Concentration for your highest degree completed? (Please use exact wording from your transcript or diploma)

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• If you do not have a graduate degree in the subject area, please list the 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area. (N/A if not applicable)

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Employer Pima Community College District (AZ)

Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180

Phone (520) 206-4624

(520)206-4500

Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html