Benefits
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 optional supplemental coverage
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, 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
Qualified 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
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Biology faculty member to join our dedicated, passionate faculty team beginning Fall 2026. In this position, you will be responsible for teaching college‑level biology courses for both majors and non‑majors. In addition to teaching, assessment, and professional growth activities, faculty are also required to participate in departmental, college, and district‑wide activities, such as serving on committees and work teams, directing student clubs, research, and special projects.
Essential Functions
Teaches a minimum of 30 load‑hours per academic year and maintains office hours each week to assist and mentor students.
Incorporates multiple methods of instruction in a classroom and lab setting.
Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies in and out of the classroom.
Develops written syllabi and course/lab materials, evaluates student knowledge of subject matter taught, maintains course grades, prepares and grades exams and other assignments.
Utilizes Canvas or appropriate learning management system for course administration.
Participates in divisional, college, district activities.
Collaborates with faculty, lab staff, tutors, and other student support services.
Participates in professional development to stay current with new trends and developments in the field of Biology and teaching and learning.
Participates in developing and/or revising curriculum within the division and district.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in biology or a biology‑related discipline
Master’s degree or higher in a medical or health‑related discipline (e.g., MD, PA, DVM, DPM, DO, DC, DDS, ND)
Master’s degree in any teaching field with Education, with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in a Biological or Life Science area (see list of acceptable disciplines below)
Acceptable disciplines and coursework include but are not limited to: Agricultural Sciences, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology/Science Education, Biomedical Sciences, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Botany, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Conservation‑Wildlife/Plant/Animal, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Evolutionary Biology, Embryology, Entomology, Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Immunology, Limnology, Mammalogy, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, Medical Sciences, Microbiology (Soil/Medical/Veterinary), Molecular Biology, Mycology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Nutritional Sciences, Ornithology, Pathology, Pathophysiology, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Plant And Animal Sciences, Public Health (Epidemiology/Infectious Disease/Toxicology), Veterinary Sciences, Virology, Zoology.
Desired Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree in a Biology‑Related Field.
Demonstrated teaching experience, which may include teaching across multiple subjects, developing curriculum, designing courses in various modalities.
Demonstrated experience designing and teaching educational laboratory and/or experiential learning exercises.
Demonstrated experience of primary research and/or mentorship in the fieldwork or laboratory environment.
Experience implementing best practices in pedagogy and assessment to improve teaching and learning.
Experience working with students, faculty, and/or staff, and/or initiating collaborations with the community and/or other partners to support academic and institutional success.
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning as evidenced by recent professional growth, personal academic growth, and/or service.
Special Working Conditions
Exposure to biology laboratory chemicals, specimens (including preserved specimens, BSL 2 microbes).
May be required to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.
May require teaching some evenings or weekends.
May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen.
May require driving of college vehicles for field trips and/or off‑campus meetings. Vehicles must meet district minimum standards regarding driving. https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/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.
Applicants should clearly provide the following information:
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
Indicate whether former or current employment is Full‑Time, Part‑Time (must include number of hours worked or load).
Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11), including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Posting Close Date
Apply on or before April 5, 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.
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