Residential Faculty - English / ESL (Open until filled)

Maricopa Community CollegesSouth Mountain Comm College

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Salary Range

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week

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

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

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)

Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents

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

This position begins Fall 2024

South Mountain Community College is seeking dual-qualified English and English as a Second Language faculty to work within an award-winning college environment. In this role, you will provide exceptional instruction for students from diverse backgrounds and cultures in all levels of English, English Humanities, and English as a Second Language.

As an ENG / ENH / ESL faculty, you will create a caring and supportive learning environment, ensuring that students are successful and supported throughout their college experience. You’ll be responsible for advancing the academic life of the college through participation in co-curricular activities, committee assignments, and professional growth. Your work will foster both student and community engagement.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in using a variety of instructional modalities and methods to engage, support, and assess student academic success and maintain accurate records. You’ll be expected to follow all applicable laws, policies, and scholarly best practices to achieve a high-level of excellence within and outside the college classroom.

Please review to learn more about our college.

Essential Functions

Develop instructional materials and curriculum to facilitate learning for students from diverse backgrounds using different instructional strategies, techniques, and modalities.

Embrace a proactive approach to meet established deadlines and timelines, ensuring timely delivery and seamless implementation and enhance instruction through continuous evaluation and improvement of teaching and learning.

Use innovative technologies and methods focusing on student learning, retention, and achievement to engage students and promote student success.

Actively participate in progress-sharing to foster a culture of collaboration, celebration and continuous improvement

Advance the academic life of the college by participating in, planning, and facilitating district-wide, campus, and departmental activities including Department meetings, committees, events, and projects to advance the academic life of the college, such as being the faculty lead for student publications and student clubs.

Assist colleagues and provide timely responses to problems / requests from students during in-person office hours, virtual office hours, and regular electronic communication

Remain current with new trends and developments in the field through attendance at conferences, seminars, workshops and active within the community.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree or higher and / or a Master's degree plus 18 graduate credits in both ESL and English is required.

The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field :

Teaching English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English as a Second Language, English Language Learning, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages AND English, Rhetoric, Composition, Literature, Creative Writing, English Education, or Journalism / New Media Studies

Desired Qualifications

A. Five or more years’ experience teaching all levels of English and all levels of English as a Second Language in a community college setting.

B. Demonstrated expertise creating inclusive teaching and learning experiences designed to foster an authentic learning environment and assess knowledge transfer

C. Demonstrated expertise using a variety of instructional technologies to enhance instruction, engage all students in the teaching and learning endeavor, maintain accurate records, including experience utilizing a learning management system

D. Demonstrated community engagement, such as leading department initiatives, college and / or district committees, campus programs, student clubs, high school outreach, and / or community partnerships

E. Demonstrated commitment to collegiality and collaboration.

Special Working Conditions

Travel to campus during interview / selection process will be at candidate’s own expense

Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations

May require numerous evenings or weekends

May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen

May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs

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