Physics Faculty

Physics Faculty

Job : 322114
Location: Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range:
$51,774 - $99,673/annually, DOE

Work Calendar:
9 Months

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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.

• 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

• 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

THIS POSITION BEGINS AUGUST 14, 2026. Provides instruction and conducts classes in the area of physics. The candidate should be able to teach introductory and college-level physics courses, including their respective labs. The candidate must have competence in the laboratory environment and the ability to provide students with a meaningful laboratory experience. The candidate is required to participate in departmental, college, and district committees, as well as in professional development activities.

Oversees and instructs introductory physics courses to students in a classroom and/or lab setting. Develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials. Evaluates subject-matter knowledge and monitors students’ scholastic records, and assesses student learning for success. Prepares and grades exams. Develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field.

Promotes the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops. Maintains office hours to assist and advise students. Engages in the academic life of the college by participating in District-wide and College committees.

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field OR
• Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching field

Any course containing “Physics” in its…