What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nursing/OYO (One-Year-Only) position at Estrella Mountain Community College?
Salary Range
$51,774 - $99,673/annually, DOE
Work Calendar
9 Months
Maricopa Summary
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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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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.
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Campus Statement
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) has been making high-quality, affordable education accessible in The West Valley since 1992. As a member of the Maricopa
Community Colleges (MCCCD), one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States, EMCC has driven personal and professional growth to help students achieve their goals. With smaller class sizes; lower costs; in-person, online, and hybrid learning options; and support focused on the unique educational and personal needs of our students, EMCC has been able to provide the associate degrees and professional certificates needed to help students and the community thrive. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions of the county, EMCC enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students.
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
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a One-Year-Only (OYO) member to join the program beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. This position will serve as the lead block 4 faculty for complex care, responsible for delivering didactic instruction while providing clinical oversight to ensure alignment with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and the preparation of students for safe, competent practice. This position is integral to supporting student success and maintaining high-quality instructional experiences across block 4 and the program.
Essential Functions
- Instruction
Teaches a varied population of block 4 students in the didactic setting, clinical, lab, and simulation. -
Curriculum & Assessment
Provides instruction on complex care patient content; develops course syllabi, outlines, and related materials; and evaluates student learning and competency in assigned subject areas. -
Student & College Engagement
Participates in the academic life of the college by serving on district and campus committees and attending institutional activities. Maintains regular office hours to support and advise students. -
Professional Development
Maintains and enhances expertise in subject matter and instructional practices by staying current with industry trends and engaging in professional learning through conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops. -
Lab, Simulation, & Clinical Coordination
Coordinates lab, simulation, and clinical experiences by creating clinically relevant curriculum aligned with semester objectives. Collaborates with faculty team on student outcomes, ensures all clinical and lab sessions are appropriately staffed, and provides ongoing support to clinical faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree plus three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care, or a BSN and a graduate degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care, or a graduate degree in nursing and two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care.
2. Must hold an Arizona registered nurse license in good standing or a multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona by the first day of employment.
3. Must be able to meet health and safety requirements, including CPR certification, a Fingerprint Clearance Card, and drug testing.
Desired Qualifications
A. Graduate degree in Nursing
B. Experience as a registered nurse with an adult population in a complex care environment.
C. Experience teaching final-semester (capstone/Block 4) nursing students in a didactic setting
D. Experience working within a nursing lab, knowledge of curriculum alignment to clinical nursing
experience, and student assessment.
E. Strong knowledge and application of simulation-based education, including high-fidelity simulation and debriefing best practices.
F. Experience mentoring and supporting adjunct faculty to ensure consistency in student learning and evaluation
G. One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years.
Special Working Conditions
Must meet the health and safety standards required for clinical faculty.
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.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Estimated first review on May 18, 2026
Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on May 17, 2026, to be considered
If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined
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.
Salary : $51,774 - $99,673