Adjunct Instructor - Writing

Are you a passionate educator dedicated to fostering student voices and helping them master the art of written communication? Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) is looking for a dynamic Adjunct Writing Instructor to join our Writing and Humanities department. This is an opportunity to teach in a vibrant tribal community college setting where your work directly supports student success and institutional mission.

• Compensation: $1,000 per credit hour
• Job Status: Part-time, Exempt

What You Will Do:

As a Writing Instructor, you will create an engaging and effective learning environment through various delivery methods, including in-person, online (synchronous and asynchronous), and hybrid formats. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Teach writing courses using college-approved outlines while developing instructional materials that promote deep learning.
• Evaluate student work, provide frequent feedback, and connect students with essential college support services.
• Collaborate on curriculum development, review teaching materials, and select textbooks.
• Measure student learning at both course and program levels to continuously improve educational results.
• Assist in student recruitment and retention efforts while maintaining accurate student records and attendance.

What You Will Bring:

We are seeking an instructor who values diversity and excels at building community within the classroom:

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, faculty, and administrators.
• The ability to establish positive relationships with individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Skill in using various teaching methodologies and instructional technologies to meet student needs.
• A team-player mindset ready to cooperate with staff to maintain a professional and positive educational environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching field, or a Master’s in any field combined with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (no DUIs or major offenses within the last three years).
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience at the higher education level.
• Ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Average work week is approximately 8 hours, though this varies based on grading and student correspondence.
• Instructors may choose to teach virtually (synchronously or asynchronously) or in-person.
• Primarily sedentary work in a typical office/administrative environment.
• Requires close visual acuity for computer work, data analysis, and extensive reading