Residential Faculty | Philosophy

$52,809.48 - $103,238.34/annually, DOE

9 Months

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Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia.  In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

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 and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• 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)
  
   

The Philosophy faculty member will provide instruction in philosophy courses to a broad and multifaceted student population while contributing to Phoenix College's learning-centered environment. This individual will engage and motivate students to promote their success by teaching courses across a variety of modalities and incorporating different teaching strategies, assessment methods, and technologies. The faculty member will occasionally supervise and mentor students in independent study projects.

Additionally, the faculty member will provide discipline-related leadership in the area of Philosophy, including but not limited to curriculum development, and the coordination, evaluation, and mentorship of adjunct instructors.

The anticipated start date for this position is Spring 2027.

Teach a variety of undergraduate Philosophy (PHI) courses to a multifaceted student population. Teaching responsibilities include:

• Create and distribute course syllabi that satisfy Maricopa College's requirements. 
• Create and deliver engaged, meaningful learning activities designed to help students successfully master course content. 
• Supervise and mentor students in independent study projects or service learning projects. 
• Be present for all scheduled class meetings. 
• Maintain online and on-campus office hours to provide academic support and advising to students. 
• Assess student performance on learning activities and provide timely feedback to support learning. Submit final letter grades by stated college due dates each semester.                         

Provide course leadership in the area of PHI including but not limited to:

• Developing, revising, and maintaining PHI course curriculum. 
• Working with the LASS Department Chair to schedule PHI course offerings. 
• Coordinate, evaluate, and mentor adjunct instructors as needed in the PHI discipline. 
• Engage in the academic life of Phoenix College by participating in LASS and campus activities.
• These activities include support of and engagement with faculty and support colleagues; attendance at all department meetings; participation in campus activities; and service on one or more College committees.

Philosophy | 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

The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field:
PHI, PHIL, Classics, Great Books

Course Titles and Keywords
Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Eastern Philosophy, Western Classics, Eastern Classics, Bio-Ethics, Meta-Ethics, Normative-Ethics, History of Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Religion, Applied Ethics, Business Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mind, Political Philosophy

1. Doctoral degree in Philosophy      
2. Three (3) years of experience teaching Philosophy courses in a primary instructor role.
3. Experience teaching in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats.     
4. Experience developing, implementing, and revising curriculum, including course outlines, learning outcomes, and assessment methods at the community college level.
5. Experience serving on college and/or community committees. 
6. One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visa. 
• Depending on departmental needs, the work schedule may vary and may include evenings and weekends.
• Prolonged periods of viewing a computer monitor.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs.

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet 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.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include all relevant employment experience on their resume or curriculum vitae (CV) at the time of application and include both the month and year for each position listed.

Providing complete and accurate employment information helps ensure the applicant can be appropriately evaluated for minimum qualifications and desired qualifications. If selected as the preferred candidate, the information provided will also be used to determine pay placement. Incomplete or omitted employment history during the hiring process may impact the determination of meeting the minimum qualifications and/or the amount of qualifying experience included during the pay placement.

Please ensure your application materials clearly address all of the required information. Missing materials in your application will be considered incomplete.

Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge, and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

• Provide employment history for each position held and name of employer for each position, in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11), including tenure/duration, full-time or part-time (must include number of hours worked or credits of instruction), job title, and job duties.
• Three professional references, one of which must include a current or former supervisor. If references are not provided in the resume upon application, they will be requested at the time of the interview.
• Making a false statement or failing to disclose a material fact while seeking employment or reassignment within Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. 

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply on or before 10/14/2026 to be considered.

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.

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