Opportunity For Part-Time Teaching

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  This position will provide instruction to diverse populations of students regarding direct care giving for the elderly and those with physical disabilities. This position will prepare instructional materials, lesson plans, and classroom materials; develop, review, and revise curriculum; assess, evaluate and electronically document student progress; maintain accurate records and documentation; perform special work assignments; and participate in professional development activities as appropriate.

Faculty members may be asked to use a wide range of delivery systems, such as lecture, lecture/lab, self-paced, independent or individualized instruction, Internet, flex, open-entry/open-exit, and other alternatives. Classes are currently scheduled in eight week session formats and two sessions are scheduled per semester. One session will include evening classes and one session will include weekend classes.

Minimum Qualifications:   Associates degree or greater in nursing, social work, psychology, gerontology or related field plus five years experience involving direct care giving, and if applicable current Arizona state licensure. Applicant must have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse populations. Teaching experience preferred. Spanish speaking ability welcomed.

COMPENSATION:   Adjunct faculty members are paid at $685 per load hour and each 8-wk session will consist of 4.3 load hours. Benefits that are required by law will be provided. No other College-provided benefits, such as holiday pay, sick leave, annual leave, educational benefits, etc., will be offered.

METHOD OF EVALUATION: Applicants who submit complete application packets (required application materials are listed in the “How to Apply” section below) will be evaluated on their possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that have been identified as important to successful performance in the position.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit the following materials to Northwest Campus, Attention: Human Resource Specialist - Jamie Poulin, 7600 North Shannon Tucson, AZ 85709-7130 or via e-mail to jpoulin@pima.edu

1. Completed “Pima Community College Application for Employment – Part-Time Instructional Employment Application”. Do not say, "See resume" in lieu of a completed application.
2. A letter of interest not to exceed two (2) pages in length.  It should be addressed to the Selection Advisory Committee.  In the letter of interest, address you knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the duties and qualifications of this position, as well as the strengths you would bring to this assignment. (Please refer to the listed “Duties and Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” detailed within).
3. A comprehensive, up-to-date résumé.

In addition:

• Applicants with disabilities may request that special accommodations be made to complete the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation advance notice is requested. Contact (520) 206-4624.
• Applications will not be considered complete until all of the items listed under “How to Apply” have been received by District Human Resources office by 4:45 p.m. MST on the closing date.
• Incomplete, illegible, or late application materials will not be considered.
• The College reserves the right to interview only those applicants deemed most qualified.
• Complete job announcement may be downloaded at www.pima.edu/pimajobs.

Pima County Community Northwest Campus
Attention: Human Resource Specialist - Jamie Poulin
7600 North Shannon Tucson, AZ 85709-7130
Toll Free 1-877-PIMAJOB; Phone (520) 206-2042; TTY (520) 206-4852; FAX (520) 206-2165;
Web Address: http://www.pima.edu/pimajobs

Office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.