Biology Faculty

Salary Range

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education : Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives.

Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

16 paid observed holidays

12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)

• Paid, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
• Maricopa Employee Store : Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents (if applicable)
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program : Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondronline program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Events

may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the Department of Education after qualifying).

10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a faculty member to join our dedicated, passionate faculty team beginning Fall 2024.

This position 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.

Biology faculty instructs biology courses for majors, non-majors and / or allied health-related programs.

Additional Information

Biologists from all disciplines are encouraged to apply with special attention to the following areas (Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Zoology, Botany, Marine Biology, Organismal Biology, Ecology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Evolutionary Biology or other organismal biological sciences)

Essential Functions

• Teaches a minimum of 30 load-hours per academic year and maintains a minimum of 5 office hours per week to assist and mentor students.
• Teaches a diverse population of students by incorporating multiple methods of instruction and assessment in a classroom and lab setting.
• Develops written syllabi and course / lab materials, evaluates student knowledge of subject matter taught and 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

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree or higher in biology or a biology-related discipline

A Master’s degree or higher in a medical or health-related discipline ( MD, PA, DVM, DPM, DO, DC, DDS, ND)

A 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 (maximum of six (6) graduate credits can be applied to the eighteen (18) required), 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

A. Masters or Doctoral degree in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Marine Biology, Botany, Evolutionary Biology or other organismal biological sciences.

B. Two (2) or more years experience of full-time or equivalent teaching experience in high school or college, including face-to-face and / or alternative modalities such as hybrid or online.

C. Two (2) or more years of laboratory experience or field research experience in biological sciences.

D. Three examples of demonstrated effectiveness using best practices in community college education to develop biology lecture and lab curriculum.

E. Demonstrated experience supporting the needs of marginalized or under-represented students from diverse backgrounds.

F. Three examples of demonstrated experience working collaboratively with students, faculty and / or staff to support academic and institutional success.

G. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning as evidenced by professional 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

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving :