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Biology Residential Faculty

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Chandler
Nov 26, 2025


Biology Residential Faculty

Job ID: 322112
Location: Chandler-Gilbert Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$51,774 - $99,673/annually DOE

Grade

001

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.

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: Williams Campus (Primary) & Pecos Campus

Provides instruction, primarily in General Biology I and General Biology II courses in alignment with CGCC's college goals and learner-centered instructional philosophy to a broad population of students. Uses multiple methods and modalities of instruction, assessment, and appropriate technologies to engage students and promote student success. Demonstrates a commitment to rigorous curriculum, innovative strategies for teaching and learning, service to the college/district, and professional development.

Essential Functions

Supervises, instructs, evaluates, and monitors learning of a broad population of students in classroom, lab, online, or field settings using a variety of learning strategies such as cooperative learning, service learning, instructional technology, or other as appropriate. Reviews, revises, and develops curriculum. Is available on campus to support and mentor adjunct faculty. Maintains office hours to assist and advise students.

Actively participates in service to the college that contributes to the support of student learning. Service includes involvement in district-wide, campus and departmental committees, activities, and initiatives.

Develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual skills required to stay current with new trends and developments in the field, including attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

A. 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

B. 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

C. 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

D. 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.

Desired Qualifications
  1. Experience teaching General Biology I (BIO 181) and General Biology II (BIO 182) or equivalent courses at the college level, preferably within the last five (5) years.
  2. Demonstrated experience utilizing active learning and modality-appropriate teaching strategies across multiple modalities (e.g., face-to-face, asynchronous online, and hybrid).
  3. Graduate-level courses in Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and/or Ecology.
  4. Demonstrated experience using evidence-based teaching approaches that foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment designed to promote the success of broad student populations.
  5. Demonstrated experience contributing to academic service which includes, but is not limited to: serving on committees, community education, grant participation/involvement, and/or other academic initiatives.
  6. Evidence of ongoing engagement in professional development activities to maintain and enhance disciplinary knowledge and instructional effectiveness.


Special Working Conditions

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.

Work Schedule Varies

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.
  • 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 or;
  • Part-Time employment (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.


Additional Requirements

Please include the following in your application packet:
Cover letter: please describe to what extent you meet the desired qualifications in your cover letter.
Course instruction log: please upload in "others" attachments a course instruction log which includes the year, semester/quarter, course taught (code and name), duration of course (5 week, 8 week, 16 week, etc), and modality (face-to-face, hybrid, online). Log utilized to equalize teaching history/experience.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before January 28th, 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=322112&PostingSeq=1

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