Biology Residential Faculty

$52,809.480 - $103,238.341 /annually, DOE

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

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.

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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.

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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.

South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School.

Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution.

Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices.

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:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
•  Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules
   

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
  
   

Instruct biology classes (lectures/laboratory sessions) for students from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures. Teach various courses within the discipline of biology with an emphasis on non-majors course development such as Introductory Biology (100) and Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (160).  Use multiple methods of instruction, assessment results, and appropriate technologies to engage students and promote student success. Participate in divisional meetings and activities, campus meetings, divisional activities, and curriculum development as needed.

If selected as a preferred candidate, please be prepared to provide employment verification for any prior positions being considered toward the required experience for this position.

50% - Instruction & Student Engagement - Supervises and instructs a diverse population of students in a classroom setting; develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; uses learning centered strategies to engage students and promote student success;

20% - Student Assessment & Instructional Improvement - Assesses and evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records; prepares and grades examinations and other learning activities; participates in division and college assessment and program review processes; uses assessment and evaluation results to improve instruction and student learning

20% - Curriculum Development & Instructional Innovation - Develops instructional materials and curriculum; demonstrates innovation in teaching and learning and the scholarship of learning by focusing on student learning, retention, and achievement; incorporates instructional technology and alternative delivery or scheduling techniques; maintains a team approach in collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.

10% - Professional Development, College Service & Student Support  - Remains current with new trends and developments in the field through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops; participates in college and district activities including department/division meetings, committees, workshops and projects. Maintains office hours to assist, tutor, and advise students to promote learning, citizenship and personal development; works with students outside of the classroom on instructional activities and projects.

The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field:

Master's degree or higher in a biology discipline. Biology (biological sciences, life sciences, BIO) is a basic research lab science discipline such as cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, marine biology, zoology, botany, ecology, developmental, evolutionary, neurobiology, and other disciplines or subfields approved by the Biology Instructional Council.

OR

Master's degree or higher in an applied biology discipline. Applied biology includes public health (epidemiology, nutrition, environmental health, biostatistics), bioengineering, biotechnology, environmental science, conservation biology, wildlife management, exercise physiology, pathology, nutrition science, and other applied biology disciplines or subfields approved by the Biology Instructional Council.

OR

Master's degree or higher in medicine or health care including graduate or professional degrees such as MD, DO, DDS/DMD, DPM, DVM, PA, DPT, DC, ND, MBChB or MBBS, and other health care-related disciplines approved by the Biology Instructional Council. Requires transcript evaluation by the hiring committee.

OR

Master's degree or higher in biology education, science education or secondary education with 18 semester graduate credits in biology and/or applied biology courses (see criteria A and B). The required 18 credits of graduate coursework may include up to 6 semester hours of science teaching methods courses. Requires transcript evaluation by the hiring committee.

1. Evidence of one or more years of Biology teaching experience at a post-secondary college or university
2. Evidence of specific experiences using current and relevant pedagogies, such as student-centered teaching (e.g., active or cooperative learning, flipped classrooms, problem-based learning) in the classroom and/or laboratory
3. Experience using student learning outcomes and assessment techniques to improve teaching and learning
4. Experience teaching in multiple modalities (online, in-person, hybrid, non-credit)
5. Evidence of specific experiences using appropriate technology in both lecture and lab environments
6. Evidence of experiences working with diverse populations of students and staff
7. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience within the past two years

Ability to lift 30 lbs and be available for outreach events on weekends and/or evenings  as needed

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet 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.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include all relevant employment experience on their resume or curriculum vitae (CV) at the time of application and include both the month and year for each position listed.

Providing complete and accurate employment information helps ensure the applicant can be appropriately evaluated for minimum qualifications and desired qualifications. If selected as the preferred candidate, the information provided will also be used to determine pay placement. Incomplete or omitted employment history during the hiring process may impact the determination of meeting the minimum qualifications and/or the amount of qualifying experience included during the pay placement.

Please ensure your application materials clearly address all of the required information. Missing materials in your application will be considered incomplete.

Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge, and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

• Provide employment history for each position held and name of employer for each position, in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11), including tenure/duration, full-time or part-time (must include number of hours worked or credits of instruction), job title, and job duties.
• Three professional references, one of which must include a current or former supervisor. If references are not provided in the resume upon application, they will be requested at the time of the interview.
• Making a false statement or failing to disclose a material fact while seeking employment or reassignment within Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. 

Open until filled

First Review October 1, 2026.

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

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.