Instructional Faculty- Nursing Assistant (12- Month)

Pima Community College District•Multiple Locations - Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Pima Community College’s Nursing Program prepares students for professional nursing roles and develops the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to benefit patients and communities. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, informatics, lifelong learning, clinical reasoning, community partnerships, and service to socio-economically and culturally diverse populations. It aims to graduate compassionate, ethical, knowledgeable nurse leaders who can contribute to community health and help transform health care. Beginning in the Spring 2027 academic year, this full-time position performs instructional duties in accordance with Arizona State Board of Nursing rules. The faculty member works a flexible schedule over a twelve-month academic year, potentially including day, evening, night, and weekend duties. Instruction may take place in classrooms, skills labs, simulation settings, or clinical environments, using any teaching modality needed to support program goals. The role serves Entry-Level Nursing courses, including Nursing Assistant and Caregiver courses, and supports a student-centered learning environment. Faculty responsibilities are assigned to achieve course, program, campus, and College outcomes. Faculty also engage in community outreach, curriculum development, evaluation of student learning outcomes, and college change processes informed by strategic plans. The position reports directly to the Nursing Program Manager. The selected candidate may work at more than one Pima Community College campus depending on need and may teach in person, online, and in hybrid formats. Employees are required to live and work in Arizona. Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact-state Registered Nurse license.
At least one year of direct patient care experience as an RN supervising certified nursing assistants, or one year full-time or 1,500 hours of experience teaching adults as faculty or a clinical educator.
Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Ability to adapt and modify instruction to students’ instructional needs and learning styles, including accommodations and accessibility.
Knowledge of appropriate and effective use of assessment information to improve instruction.
Ability to maintain high instructional and learning standards and assess students’ academic progress.
Knowledge of teaching in multiple modalities, including online, web-enhanced, and D2L courses, and of curriculum development, course design, and delivery.
Knowledge of student resources and skill in helping students access them and providing academic advising.
Competence in multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity, including effective instructional practices for diverse community college student populations.
Openness to new approaches and professional growth.
Appreciation for the community college mission.

Responsibilities

Instruct students and work with them on strategies to help them achieve 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 educational progress toward course objectives and student learning outcomes.
Continually improve instruction using appropriate delivery methods.
Evaluate and revise course outlines and course materials.
Provide academic advising and help students access resources for academic and personal challenges.
Maintain competency and currency in teaching fields, teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods.
Serve actively as a member of department and discipline groups.
Participate in fostering partnerships that strengthen educational opportunities in response to community needs.
Represent the department and/or campus on college-wide committees.
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students and use a collegial communication style.
Engage in community outreach, curriculum development, and evaluation of student learning outcomes.