Description

Radiologic Technology- Instructional Faculty (Academic) 

Position Type: Faculty - General Funding 

Salary: $53,413-$81,179 (based on education and experience) 

Job List: External 

Close Date: Open until filled; First review Monday, March 25th

Please note, this position will be in person, to be located in the Pima County/Tucson area. 

About the Division

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our esteemed team at the Center of Excellence in Health Professions as we seek to hire faculty who are passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education. 

Located within our vibrant community college setting, our Center of Excellence is committed to excellence in health professions education. We pride ourselves on providing students with the highest quality of instruction, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for professional growth and development. 

As a member of our Radiologic Technology faculty, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the success of our students and the advancement of healthcare education. You will join a team of dedicated educators who are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting innovation and excellence in teaching, and preparing students to excel in their careers as healthcare professionals. 

At our Center of Excellence, we value collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. We encourage our faculty members to actively engage in curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly activities that enhance the learning experience for our students and contribute to the advancement of the field. 

The program's primary goal is to prepare graduates to use their acquired knowledge, attitudes, and skills to contribute to community health in local, national, and global settings. We believe partnerships with community healthcare facilities foster student learning and civic engagement while providing service and support to unique socio-economic and culturally diverse populations. 

About the Position

The position is available beginning the 2026-27 academic year as a nine-month contract. Faculty teach and work a set schedule over a nine-month academic year (August–May) with clinical rotations in some summer months. The work schedule could include day, evening, and weekend duties. 

The Radiologic Technology Instructional Faculty performs a variety of instructional duties while adhering to the rules of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This full-time instructor position is expected to teach across multiple settings—including the classroom, skills lab, simulation, and clinical environments—based on the needs of the students and the program. The selected candidate will be trained in and utilize all instructional modalities necessary to effectively support student learning and achieve the goals of the Radiologic Technology Program.

Radiologic Technology Instructional Faculty function within the Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology program and seek to support a student-centered learning environment focused on mentoring radiology students achieve their educational goals. Radiologic Technology Instructional Faculty are allocated teaching responsibilities that achieve course, program, campus, and college outcomes. Radiology Faculty are actively engaged in community outreach, curriculum development, and evaluation of student learning outcomes. They contribute to the change processes driven by college, campus, and program strategic plans. Radiologic Technology Instructional Faculty reports directly to the Radiology Technology program director and Associate Dean of Allied Health.

Duties and Responsibilities 

General Duties:

Provide instruction and mentorship to students and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success.

Engage in collaborative teamwork with faculty, clinical partners, and institutional stakeholders to support curriculum alignment, student learning outcomes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Assess, monitor, and evaluate student performance and progress, ensuring Student Learning Outcomes are met at the course, program, and institutional levels.

Demonstrate effective communication with students, colleagues, and clinical partners, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Use effective, evidence-based teaching and classroom management strategies to create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Continuously improve instruction through the use of appropriate delivery methods, instructional technologies, and data-informed practices.

Model and uphold professional ethics, integrity, and accountability in all instructional and clinical interactions.

Promote and reinforce core professional values, including respect, empathy, cultural competence, and patient-centered care.

Provide academic advising and mentorship to support student success, retention, and professional growth.

Maintain competency and currency in the teaching fields 

Engage in professional development in current and emerging instructional approaches

Serve actively as a member of the 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, students, and external partners by utilizing a respectful collegial style in all forms of communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The College places a premium on candidates with an openness to new approaches and professional growth.  We recognize that our faculty body is strengthened by a cross-sectional breadth of experience.

Radiologic Science & Imaging Modalities - strong foundation in X-ray and familiarity with other modalities

Radiation Protection & Safety - application of ALARA and safe imaging practices in clinical settings

Basic Teaching & Learning Principles - awareness of how students learn and willingness to develop instructional skills

Clinical Demonstration - ability to model accurate positioning, equipment use, and patient care

Communication - clearly explaining procedures and providing supportive, constructive feedback

Foundational Instructional Delivery - ability to guide students in lab or clinical settings, even if classroom teaching is developing

Translate Clinical Experience into Teaching Moments - connect real-world scenarios to student learning

Adapt and Grow as an Educator - openness to feedback, coaching, and professional development in teaching

Support Student Learning in Clinical Environments - create a safe, respectful space for practice and skill-building

Knowledge of the resources available to students to assist them with academic and personal challenges, and ability to help students access those resources, skilled in providing academic advising

Knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning

Knowledge and appreciation for the Community College mission

Requirements

Job Requirements 

Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Occupational discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification:

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) AND

Current, unencumbered Arizona or compact state Radiologic Technology License AND

A minimum of two years as a Radiologic Technologist.

Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration.

Provide a current BLS Healthcare Provider certification card through the American Heart Association.

Submit clinical eligibility items including, but not limited to, a variety of immunizations and a health physical.

The selected candidate will:

Work a flexible schedule including afternoons and evenings as needed to meet student demand

Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College Campus, depending on need

Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid

Teach in a variety of session lengths (7 weeks and 16 weeks)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with innovative teaching methodologies

Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats

Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace

Directions for Applying and Other Important Information 

Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework completed by May 2026.

A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES or AACRAO's corporate partners

Before ordering an evaluation, check with Faculty Qualifications & Hiring to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.

To submit an application, you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required.  Documents listed as optional do not have to be attached in order to submit the application. Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents.  At minimum, these documents are required:

Resume. This should be up to date and account for and describe all gaps in employment.

Letter of interest or cover letter. This is a description of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the strengths you would bring to the assignment. The letter should not exceed two (2) pages.

Teaching Philosophy Statement. In one page or less, please share your experience working with student populations typically served by Pima Community College and indicate how that informs your teaching practice and/or philosophy.

Unofficial copies of transcripts. These must be for all post-secondary degrees you have listed in your application; legible (front and back) and show the name of the regionally accredited institution, the degree conferred, and the page(s) explaining the institution's grading system; attached to the application even if they have been submitted in the past.

The selected candidate(s) must provide Faculty Qualifications & Hiring with official (unopened) transcripts and/or official (unopened) foreign transcript evaluation.

Selection Process:

The selection process typically consists of one or two advisory group interview(s), a teaching demonstration, and an administrative interview.

Candidates invited to the interview process will be chosen from those who most closely meet the stated requirements.  Meeting these qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or to request a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please contact faculty-hiring@pima.edu. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

About Pima Community College and Tucson Community 

At the core of Pima Community College's mission is serving our community and providing educational opportunities to all learners.   We welcome, celebrate, and foster the expansive experiences and contributions of our students, faculty, staff and administrators. We celebrate the enrichment that unique perspectives and experiences bring to the College and strive to create an environment where these unique perspectives can coexist and flourish in our talented workforce.  We are proud to be designated a Hispanic-serving Institution and a Veteran and Military serving institution.

At Pima Community College we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.  We hire people who:

set and meet high standards

believe in service and accountability

have a passion for learning

are creative

can help fulfill our mission

understand the first-generation college student experience

are knowledgeable about the needs of a diverse student population served by Pima Community College

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information on Pima Communities commitments and its institutional population please visit our web pages About Pima, Organizational Culture, and Reports & Data.

 Pima recently was named one of the top workplaces in Arizona by Forbes magazine, which analyzed such factors as safety of work environment, competitiveness of compensation, opportunities for advancement and openness to telework.

The College meets the needs of the community by offering instruction when and how our students want it: evenings, weekends, year-round, in traditional classroom settings, online and virtual learning, in web-classroom hybrids, and in semester-long or accelerated formats. Employees can expect to participate in innovative, flexible scheduling, in keeping with the College’s vision, to provide access to learning without the limits of time, place, or distance.

Pima Community College is in Tucson, an inclusive oasis in the Arizona Sonoran desert. With a population of about 1 million, metro Tucson is a cosmopolitan community. Located 65 miles from Mexico, Tucson sits on the border-spanning ancestral lands of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui peoples and is proud of centuries of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage. 

Environmental stewardship is in Tucson’s nature. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by four mountain ranges that create a unique ecosystem encompassing a saguaro-studded desert floor and pine forests on Mount Lemmon. We’re bracketed on the East and West sides by Saguaro National Park.

Additional information about the College may be found at www.pima.edu.