Instructional Faculty - Computer Information Systems (9-month)

Pima Community College District•Tucson, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Community College is hiring an instructional faculty member in Computer Information Systems for a nine-month appointment, available beginning in January 2027. The role is in person in the Pima County/Tucson area, though faculty may be asked to teach face-to-face, hybrid, virtual, or online. Faculty work a varied schedule from August through May, which may include afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. The position provides a dynamic and engaging learning environment in cybersecurity, networking, systems administration, and/or programming. The IT and Cybersecurity program prepares students for careers in the field and offers associate degrees, stackable certificates, micro-pathways, and nationally recognized certifications. Its Center of Excellence includes a Cyber Operations Center, student-run data center, and live-fire cyber warfare range. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of Computer Information Systems courses, with a focus on networking, systems administration, and cybersecurity, in occupational and academic settings. Faculty support student learning and success, assess and improve instruction, maintain currency in their subject areas and teaching practices, and collaborate with colleagues and community and business partners.

Requirements

An industry-recognized certification in the field of study.
A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the field.
Ability to teach a broad range of Computer Information Systems courses, with a focus on networking, systems administration, and cybersecurity, in occupational and academic settings.
Ability to adapt instruction to student needs, including accommodations and accessibility.
Knowledge of effective use of assessment information to improve instruction.
Ability to assess student academic progress in relation to course objectives and Student Learning Outcomes.
Ability to teach in traditional and non-traditional formats, including online, virtual, and web-enhanced.
Knowledge of resources available to students facing academic and personal challenges, and ability to help students access those resources.
Competencies in multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity, including the ability to address diversity in instructional practice and student learning.
Appreciation for and understanding of the Community College mission.
Applicants completing a degree or additional coursework to meet minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework completed by December 2026.
Degrees and courses qualifying for teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree and related work experience.
Industry certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, CEH, PenTest+, OSCP, Microsoft, and Cisco.
Experience creating automation scripts and administrative tools using PowerShell and Python.
Experience with requirements gathering and systems design.
Experience with modern client-server development frameworks.
Experience teaching developmental, occupational, and academic courses.
Experience with innovative teaching methodologies.
Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats.
Experience using a Learning Management System.
Knowledge of curriculum development, course design, and implementation.

Responsibilities

Inspire students and work with them on learning strategies to support academic success.
Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met at the classroom, discipline/program, and college levels.
Evaluate student performance and provide prompt, personalized feedback.
Improve instruction using appropriate delivery methods and formative assessment.
Evaluate and revise course outlines and course materials.
Maintain competency and currency in teaching fields, teaching strategies, delivery modalities, and assessment methods.
Serve actively in department and discipline groups.
Participate in fostering community and business partnerships that strengthen educational opportunities in response to industry and academic needs.
Represent the department and/or campus on college-wide committees.
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students, using a collegial communication style.
Teach in multiple modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, virtual, and online.
Adapt and modify instruction to student needs, including accommodations and accessibility.
Assess students' educational progress and maintain high standards for instruction and learning.