Summary of Function
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, incorporating relevant classroom technology, and ensuring course content is up to date. Key responsibilities include fostering an inclusive classroom environment, staying informed about developments within their field, maintaining accurate records, fostering and submitting reports on time, communicating professionally, and adhering to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
Typical Duties
- Serves students by fulfilling the institution's Student Experience Statement.
- Provides instruction using appropriate strategies that demonstrate teaching excellence through evidence-based practices that foster student learning. Effectively integrates instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning.
- Develops, plans, and delivers course content, administers assessments, and provides feedback and grades to students through the learning management system. Ensures that course content and materials are updated and aligned with current curriculum goals, student learning outcomes, and course objectives.
- Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time, including grades and attendance, in accordance with institutional requirements, utilizing designated reporting tools.
- Acquires, maintains, and applies knowledge of best instructional practices and remain current in the assigned academic field, related occupational areas, and technologies.
- Offers academic support and fosters an inclusive classroom environment that supports learning at all levels.
- Responds to correspondence in a timely, thoughtful, and professional manner.
- Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in the discipline, OR
- Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline, OR
- Master's degree in any discipline with three years of full-time work experience related to the course(s)taught, OR
- Bachelor's degree with an industry recognized license or certification and three years of full-time workexperience, OR
- Bachelor's degree with a current Arizona teaching certificate in the discipline and three full-time years teaching in the content area, OR
- Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent
- Experience teaching in a community college preferred, but not required; experience must be demonstrated on application materials
Position Type & Work Schedule
- Adjunct Faculty
- 8 equated load per semester; load dependent upon institutional need
- Instructional days and times are dependent upon semester course schedule and institutional need
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline being taught
- Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods and learning theories
- Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment practices
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system
- Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications especially those specific to the department operations
- Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one's own time
- Skill and proficiency in planning and delivering engaging and effective instruction
- Skill in creating and grading assessments that accurately measure student learning
- Strong organizational skills to manage course materials, records, and administrative tasks
- Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
- Ability to utilize appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Ability to provide assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines
- Ability to provide instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
- Ability to address and resolve issues related to teaching and student learning
- Ability to efficiently manage time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public
Work Environment
- Inside classroom, lab, or office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
- Outside instructional or lab area, if applicable to the academic field or content area
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of standing
- May lift, carry, push, and/or pull light (at least 5 pounds) amounts of weight
- Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Travel
- May be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation, and as needed to support department and institutional needs
- Travel to additional campus locations to support instructional delivery and assignment
Note
- Location may vary and include any AWC campus, AWC designated site, or remote
- Not benefits eligible
- Instruction assignment dependent upon departmental and/or institutional needs.
- Faculty may be asked to teach on various campuses, via in-person, online, hybrid, and virtual learning environments, as directed by the needs of the institution for a given semester.
- Course scheduling may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends.
- The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
- The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.
POSTING DATE: August 24, 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
- Completed Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
- Unofficial Transcripts
ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Arizona Western College is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions.