Opportunity for Administrative Appointment

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties are to teach courses in Mathematics (developmental and university transfer) to a diverse student population. Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conferencing with students regarding academic success; evaluating student performance; providing academic advising; evaluating and revising course outlines, course materials, and instructional methods; participating in curriculum design; building community relations; developing the program at the campus and the College; maintaining competency and currency in the discipline taught as well as in teaching strategies and assessment methods; mentoring adjunct faculty; serving as a member of the department and on College committees; and performing other professional duties.

Faculty members will be expected to teach a broad range of courses in the discipline or subject area and will be asked to use a wide range of delivery systems, such as on-line instruction.   The ideal faculty candidate will have knowledge of:

• student learning styles
• assessment instruments and their interpretation
• evaluation of a student’s educational progress
• techniques for academic advising
• current issues, trends, advances, research, and practices impacting the discipline

Minimum Qualifications:  Masters degree in Mathematics or a Masters degree in another teaching field with 18 graduate level semester hours in Mathematics; doctorate preferred. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional semester hours to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or semester hours completed by July 24, 2008.

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.

OTHER INFORMATION: A flexible schedule (including evenings) is required for this position in order to meet customer needs. 

BENEFITS:  Fringe benefits include medical, dental, life and income protection insurance, sick leave, state or optional retirement plan, and flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit the following materials to the address listed below:

1. Completed “Pima Community College Application for Employment – Faculty Personnel”. Do not say, "See resume" in lieu of a completed application.
2. A comprehensive, up-to-date résumé.
3. Transcripts (official or unofficial) MUST accompany application. Transcript must show the name of the institution and the degree conferred. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide the evaluation for equivalency. Credentials for post-secondary education will be checked. The successful candidate will be required to provide official transcripts prior to employment.

In addition:

• Applicants with disabilities may request that special accommodations be made to complete the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, a minimum of 5 working days’ 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.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses at any stage of the screening process.
• Legible photocopies of the application form will be accepted with an original signature and current date.
• Employment is contingent upon approval by the Board of Governors.
• Application and complete job announcement may be downloaded at www.pima.edu/pimajobs.

Pima County Community College District
Human Resources, Employment Office
4905D East Broadway, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 85709-1180
Toll Free 1-877-PIMAJOB; Phone (520) 206-4624; TTY (520) 206-4852;
FAX (520) 206-4662;
Web Address: http://www.pima.edu

Office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. MST.
Application materials may also be obtained from the Business Office at each campus.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer