Physics Mathematics Residential Faculty

Job Title

Residential Faculty position in Physics

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Full Time

$51,774 - $99,673 annually DOE

001

9 Months

Chandler-Gilbert Community College invites applications for a residential faculty position in physics within the Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, which also includes programs in Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy, Chemistry, Engineering, and Geosciences.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching and student success. This position involves developing and delivering engaging lecture and laboratory courses in physics while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Teaching responsibilities may include Introductory Physics (PHY
101), College Physics I and II (PHY
111 & PHY
112), University Physics I and II (PHY
121 & PHY
131), and University Physics III (PHY
241). Additional courses may be assigned based on departmental needs and the instructor’s area of expertise.

• Facilitates student learning in classroom, laboratory, and/or online; uses instructional technologies and incorporates active learning techniques; provides leadership to and observation of adjunct and dual enrollment faculty.
• Engages in continuous improvement of curriculum, integrating new developments in physics and using best practices from physics education research, and participates in and collects course and general education assessment.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues on assessment metrics, strategic planning, and creative problem-solving within the division, college, and district including participating in campus and/or district initiatives and committees.
• Tutors, mentors, advises students on curricular, co-curricular, academic, and or career issues.

• 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.

• Experience teaching algebra-based and calculus-based physics courses to a diverse student population, with evidence of fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Experience integrating active learning strategies and other student engagement techniques in both in-person and/or online physics instruction.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies, including but not limited to data collection probeware and related tools used in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Evidence of collaboration and teamwork through participation in departmental, divisional, or college-level planning, curriculum development, or problem-solving initiatives.
• Involvement in co-curricular or outreach activities such as science outreach programs, dual enrollment initiatives, service learning projects, learning communities, or student organizations that enhance student engagement beyond the classroom.

May be required to work at multiple campuses.

May be required to work and instruct during evenings and weekends, and/or be assigned to teach on particular days.

May be required to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

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, evaluated, and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Apply on or before January 15th, 2026 to be considered.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment…