New 
Biology Residential Faculty
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Mesa | |
 Dec 13, 2025 | |
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Biology Residential Faculty Job ID: 322121 Location: Mesa Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $51,774 - $99,673/annually DOE Grade 001 Work Schedule 30 hours per 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 Mesa Community College (MCC), which is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2025, is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu. 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: * 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, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services * Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings * 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) Job Summary This position begins in August, 2026 Location: Southern and Dobson & Red Mountain Campus Mesa Community College seeks two dynamic and passionate faculty members to teach general biology for majors at our Southern and Dobson, and Red Mountain campuses, with the flexibility and expertise to also teach anatomy & physiology. We are looking for an innovative and creative science educator dedicated to empowering a diverse and often underprepared community college student population through engaging and inclusive teaching practices for in-person and online instruction. In addition to teaching, developing and refining teaching materials, utilizing current teaching methodologies, incorporating research experiences for students into the curriculum, and providing service to the department, campus, and community are also required. The Southern and Dobson campus is one of the largest in the Maricopa Community College system, boasting extensive resources for both students and faculty, including well-developed undergraduate research opportunities. The Red Mountain campus is situated within 48ha of the Sonoran Desert that harbors endangered and protected species and has been the recipient of an international award for conservation. Participation in undergraduate research as well as broader campus conservation and sustainability initiatives are desired aspects of the two positions. The Southern and Dobson campus provides the advantage of a modern, large library facility, integrated student support, and an on site Center for Teaching and Learning. The courses at the Southern and Dobson campus include diverse majors and non majors classes reflecting the comprehensive nature of the campus. The Red Mountain campus has an allied healthcare focus, and most students taking biology classes are going into healthcare related fields and with some biology majors. Regardless of the campus, candidates must be adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and ready to contribute to a range of interdisciplinary and institutional initiatives. Essential Functions * Instructs a diverse population of students in classroom, lab and online settings; uses learner-centered strategies to engage students and promote student success; demonstrates innovation in teaching and learning and the scholarship of learning by focusing on student learning, retention, and achievement; incorporates instructional technology, ADA compliant course design, and current teaching methodologies appropriate to the modality. * Develops and refines instructional materials and curriculum; develops written syllabi and course materials; assesses and evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records using MCC's Learning Management System (LMS); 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 * Maintains academic support hours to assist, tutor, and advise students to promote learning, citizenship and personal development; may provide leadership for the Life Science Department; works with students outside of the classroom on instructional activities and projects; participates in outreach activities to promote student recruitment * Participates in college and district activities including department/division meetings, committees, professional growth, workshops, and projects; contributes to the academic life and mission of the college and both campuses; demonstrates intercultural competence in interactions with students, staff, and the community; maintains a team approach in collaborating with faculty, staff, and students. Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field or a Master's degree or higher in the teaching field is required. Desired Qualifications A. MS or PhD degree within the biological sciences. Broadly trained biologist with experience in cell and molecular biology or organismal biology, and/or anatomy and physiology. B. College teaching experience in face-to-face lecture and lab setting, teaching students going into healthcare related fields and biology majors. C. Experience conducting research within the biological sciences in a lab or field setting involving undergraduate college students D. Developed face-to-face and online curriculum, lecture, and lab instructional materials using best practices in college education aimed at a diverse and underprepared student population, including real and substantive interaction in online courses and accessible course materials E. Demonstrated innovation and creativity related to science education F. Demonstrated commitment to service to the department and college. G. Experience mentoring students outside of classroom instruction Special Working Conditions May be required to teach at multiple sites and may be assigned to day, evening or weekend classes as needed. Exposure to biology laboratory chemicals, specimens (including preserved specimens) May be required to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense. Mesa Community College does not provide Visa sponsorship. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter 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.
Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on NavBar > Navigator > Self Service > Recruiting > Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers. If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at strategicstaffing@mesacc.edu prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time. Additional Requirements List the courses you have taught: (1) Face-to-face, (2) online. List the courses you have developed materials for to teach: (1) Face-to-face, (2) online. List the research you have conducted that involved undergraduate students. Identify whether research follows the CURE model or independent research. List research publications. In your cover letter, please specifically and fully address your experience with respect to each of the desired qualifications. Posting Close Date Apply on or before January 20, 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=322121&PostingSeq=1 jeid-724cee3357a9c048877af98e755b0f9c | |