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Physics Faculty
Job ID: 322306
Location: South Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range
$51,774 - $100,701/annually, Dependent on Education and Experience
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week during the Academic Year, August - May
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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Campus Statement
South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School.
Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution.
Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices.
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
Instructs Physics classes (lectures/laboratory sessions) for students from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures. Teaches and develops various courses within the discipline of Physics ranging from introductory to more advanced coursework. Uses multiple methods of instruction, assessment, and appropriate technologies to engage students and promote student success. Participates in division meetings, campus organizations, and curriculum development as needed.
Essential Functions
- Supervises and instructs a diverse population of students in a classroom setting; develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; uses learner centered strategies to engage students and promote student success
- Assesses and evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records; prepares and grades examinations, lab assessments, 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
- Develops instructional materials and curriculum; demonstrates innovation in teaching and learning and the scholarship of learning by focusing on student learning, retention, and achievement; incorporates instructional technology and alternative delivery or scheduling techniques; maintains a team approach and collaborates positively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Remains current with new trends and developments in the field through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops; participates in college and district activities including department/division meetings, committees, workshops and projects.
- Maintains office hours and email contacts to assist, tutor, and advise students to promote learning, citizenship and personal development; works with students outside of the classroom on instructional activities and projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Academic
A graduate degree is required. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:
Master's degree or higher in the teaching field OR
Master's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credit hours
Subjects
PHS, PHY
The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field:
Physics or any degree under the auspices of the physics department of the granting university
Course Subjects
PHY, PHS, or IC discretion
Course Titles and Keywords
Any course containing "Physics" in its title, Physical Science, Circuits, Mechanics, Condensed Matter, Astronomy, Cosmology, Electrodynamics, Electrostatics, Fluids, Gravity, Interference, Magnetism, Material Science, Optics, Nanotechnology, Dynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Sound, Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, Waves, or IC discretion
Desired Qualifications
1. Evidence of one or more years of Physics teaching experience at a post-secondary college or university.
2. Evidence of experience teaching college Physics courses ranging from Introductory to Advanced (200 level) coursework
3. Evidence of experiences working with diverse populations of students and staff
4. Evidence of specific experiences using current and relevant pedagogies, such as student-centered teaching (e.g., active or cooperative learning, flipped classrooms, problem-based learning) in the classroom and/or laboratory
5. Evidence of specific experiences using a variety of techniques to assess student learning and improve teaching
6. Evidence of specific experiences using appropriate technology in both lecture and lab environments
Special Working Conditions
May be required to lift or carry up to 40 lbs.
May be required to work evenings and weekends for special events.
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.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
First Review February 22, 2026
Applications received after the review date may not be screened
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=322306&PostingSeq=1
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