Remote New 
Physics Faculty
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), remote work
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 United States, Arizona, Scottsdale | |
 Dec 20, 2025 | |
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Physics Faculty Job ID: 322223 Location: Scottsdale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $51,774 - 99,673/annually DOE Work Schedule 30 Hours/week Work Calendar 9 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community. We are seeking dedicated and collaborative staff and faculty who are passionate about teaching, learning, and fostering student success. We welcome individuals who are eager to contribute their ideas and expertise to help guide the ongoing development of SCC's priorities and strategic initiatives. At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences. SCC Wins the 2022 Sterling Award MCCCD Fast Facts SCC Healthy AZ Platinum Award Recipient- 2025 Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Job Summary Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a full-time Physics Faculty starting August 2025. This position will teach Physics courses including introductory physics, general physics, and calculus-based physics. Both day and evening instruction may be required. The Physics Faculty will provide effective physics instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners in both classroom and laboratory settings. This position will be active in division and program projects and professional growth endeavors; providing leadership to adjunct faculty; using instructional technologies and incorporating active and collaborative learning techniques. Instruction modality could entail: in person, hybrid and/or online. To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus, with the possibility of partial remote work depending on college needs. Please read the "How to Apply" section to avoid incomplete application materials. Essential Functions * Instruction: Supervises and instructs students of various ages and diverse backgrounds in classroom, online, and/or lab settings. Instructing students in physics courses, with an emphasis on developing the students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This includes utilizing various teaching methods to promote effective learning in students with diverse abilities, levels of academic preparation, ages, and socio-economic/cultural backgrounds. * Course Development: Designs and develops written syllabi/course outlines, curricula, and instructional materials. This includes evaluating students' comprehension of the subject matter being taught by making and grading assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. * Student Advisement: Maintains office hours to assist and advise students; participates in department, campus, and district-wide committees. Holding academic support hours for students, with the purpose of answering questions that students may have over the subject matters being taught and/or providing academic advisement to students planning to major in a STEM discipline. * Committees: Contributes to college governance by serving on college and/or district committees. This also includes collaborating with the Physics Instructional Council faculty in developing course and program curriculum; contributing to the Physics department's program reviews and improvement initiatives; building and maintaining collaborative external partnerships. * Professional Growth: Engages in professional growth opportunities to enhance subject knowledge and develop pedagogical skills. Physics faculty members are expected to model the profession's high standards through their commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Thus, it is necessary for all Physics faculty within the department to work together and keep their knowledge up to date to assure the students within the program are learning the newest skills expected of Physics graduates. Professional growth opportunities may be external, such as attending national or regional conferences, or internal, such as attending college or department training sessions. * Resources: Assists the division chair/director in deciding the best use of the department's funds and other resources to support the incorporation of technology into an integrated lecture/lab setting. This includes working with student workers and lab technicians to provide them with guidance in the setup of equipment in the classrooms and the maintenance of tools in the Physics stockroom. * Student Success: Leading the departmental efforts to build and maintain the Physics program at SCC. This requires a commitment to student success and working together with other SCC employees on student recruitment initiatives and community outreach efforts. This includes advising Physics students; facilitating partnerships with in-state universities for transfer programs and grants; assisting students with other private or out-of-state universities' transfer programs requirements; participating in outreach activities to middle schools, high schools, and other STEM programs; creating and maintaining partnerships with physicists in the industry; facilitating and creating possible internship opportunities for students; and/or taking students on physics related field trips. Minimum Qualifications A graduate degree is required. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:
Subjects PHS, PHY The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field: Physics or any degree under the auspices of the physics department of the granting university Course Subjects PHY, PHS, or IC discretion Course Titles and Keywords Any course containing "Physics" in its title, Physical Science, Circuits, Mechanics, Condensed Matter, Astronomy, Cosmology, Electrodynamics, Electrostatics, Fluids, Gravity, Interference, Magnetism, Material Science, Optics, Nanotechnology, Dynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Sound, Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, Waves, or IC discretion Desired Qualifications A. Masters Degree or Ph.D. in Physics B. Three (3) or more years of full time equivalent experience teaching physics at the college level. C. A variety of examples of working with, interacting with and instructing learners of differing backgrounds and educational needs. D. A variety of examples of teaching, assessing, and developing curricula using best practices and/or collaborative/active learning in physics.. E. A variety of examples of using and troubleshooting probeware and instructional technology in the classroom and/or laboratory. F. A variety of examples of teaching with different modalities - In person, Live Online, Hybrid Special Working Conditions
How to Apply Applicants are required to submit the following, showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.
All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If your master's degree is not in the teaching field, then please list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field in your application materials. MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated, and provided with application material. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Please Note: Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page. For instructions on how to apply, go to the HCM Internal Applicants Quick Reference Guide. At this time, Scottsdale Community College does not provide Visa Sponsorship. Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense. Posting Close Date Apply on or before February 13, 2026 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322223&PostingSeq=1 jeid-737ad243ccb4d64da0803aa32307a30c | |