Biology - Life Sciences Faculty

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322449
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Scottsdale Community College
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Hiring Salary Range
$51,774 - $99,672/annually DOE
Work Schedule
30 Hours/Week. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Work Calendar
9 Months
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Campus Statement
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community.
We are seeking dedicated and collaborative staff and faculty who are passionate about teaching, learning, and fostering student success. We welcome individuals who are eager to contribute their ideas and expertise to help guide the ongoing development of SCC's priorities and strategic initiatives.
At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.
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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
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a full-time Biology – Life Sciences Faculty member. This position will involve teaching lecture and laboratory sections for BIO 201 and BIO 202, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II. Instruction, supervision, and evaluation in traditional, hybrid, and online formats should align with SCC’s institutional learning outcomes to prepare a diverse student body for careers in nursing and allied health. This position will require the use of multiple methods and modalities of instruction, assessment, and appropriate technologies to engage students, promote student success, and enhance course completion while demonstrating a commitment to rigorous curriculum. Such strategies for teaching and learning should be innovative while remaining current with best practices in the field to develop and implement updated instructional materials.
To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus, with the possibility of partial remote work depending on business needs.
Please read the "How to Apply" section to avoid submitting incomplete application materials.
This position will start in August 2026.
Essential Functions

Supervises and instructs students of various ages and diverse backgrounds in classroom, online, and lab settings. Instructing students in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II courses, with an emphasis on developing the students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This includes utilizing various teaching methods to promote effective learning in students with diverse abilities, levels of academic preparation, ages, and socio-economic/cultural backgrounds.
Designs and develops written syllabi/course outlines, curricula, and instructional materials for lab and lecture. This includes evaluating students’ comprehension of the subject matter being taught by preparing and grading assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams.
Maintains and reports information as prescribed by college policies and procedures; supervises students and resolves classroom problems.
Utilizes Canvas and appropriate teaching platforms for course administration in all modalities: in-person, hybrid, and online.
May provide guidance, support, and instruction to students in co-curricular settings, such as student organizations/clubs.
Maintains office hours to assist and advise students; participates in department, campus, and district-wide committees. Holding academic support hours for students, with the purpose of answering questions that students may have over the subject matter being taught.
Participates in department, division, college, and district activities, including departmental meetings, college-wide academic meetings, and official functions scheduled by the administration. Contributes to college governance by serving on college and/or district committees. Contributes to unit planning, curriculum, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
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 Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, and teaching and learning.
Minimum Qualifications
A faculty may qualify with the following:
Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field
Instructional Council (IC): Biology
Faculty Service Area (FSA): Biology
Subjects: BIO
The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field:

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

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

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

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.
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Desired Qualifications

PhD or M.S., or equivalent, degree in biological sciences and 12 credit hours in upper division coursework relevant to the teaching of anatomy and physiology. A degree would include research at the molecular, cellular, or organismal level.
Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably at the community college level, utilizing a variety of delivery formats including in-person, online, live online, hybrid, and short-term/accelerated courses.
Demonstrated experience teaching lab and lecture in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 201 and BIO 202) or equivalent courses at the college level, preferably within the last five (5) years.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with the use of human remains, dissection specimens, and cadavers, especially when teaching Native American student groups.
Demonstrated experience developing college-level course curriculum and assessments following best practices, preferably in anatomy and physiology.
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and service to the department and college.
Demonstrated experience using technology and/or Open Educational Resources (OER) to engage students, in in-person and online settings.
One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years.
Special Working Conditions

All travel-related expenses to campus during the interview and selection process will be the candidate’s responsibility.
May be required to instruct evenings and weekends.
May require prolonged periods of sitting and viewing a computer screen.
May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
This position requires a physical presence on campus with possible partial remote work depending on business needs to best serve the students, department, and college.
Will be required to work with biology laboratory chemicals, dissection specimens, and cadavers.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
Climbing stairs and/or ladders to reach assigned areas, along with working at heights.
Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions
Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily
This position is scheduled to start in August 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the following documents 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.

Unofficial Transcripts
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and
A Cover Letter
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.
Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page, Internal Applicants Quick Reference Guide.
At this time, Scottsdale Community College does not provide Visa Sponsorship.
All travel-related expenses to campus during the interview and selection process will be the candidate’s responsibility.
Posting Close Date
Apply on or before March 23, 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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