Anthropology Residential Faculty

Maricopa Community College district; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Funding

Health Insurance

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) invites applications for a full-time Anthropology Residential Faculty at Chandler‑Gilbert Community College. The role focuses on undergraduate anthropology with a biological emphasis, teaching across multiple modalities, and contributing to program success.

The position begins August 2027, with a 9-month calendar and regular responsibilities including curriculum development, student assessment, and department leadership duties as needed.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree is required.
• Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Anthropology or equivalent with graduate coursework in the field.
• Candidates should demonstrate teaching excellence and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate anthropology courses with emphasis in biological anthropology.
• Develop syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with college outcomes.
• Engage in department and college service, and supervise adjunct faculty as needed.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence with potential partial remote work based on needs.

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology

Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate credits in Anthropology

Job description

Anthropology Residential Faculty

Job ID: 323365

Location: Chandler‑Gilbert Comm College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range: $52,809.480 - $101,665.348/annually DOE

Grade: 001

Work Calendar: 9 Months

Maricopa Summary

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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 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)

Job Summary

This position begins in August, 2027.

The Anthropology Department and the Social Behavioral Sciences Division at Chandler‑Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is a thriving, innovative, inclusive, and collaborative community of instructors and scholars dedicated to fostering the personal and professional success of both our students and colleagues. We are seeking a full-time residential faculty member to teach undergraduate anthropology courses, with an emphasis in biological anthropology.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to instructional excellence and student success, along with the ability to effectively support a various student body. The successful candidate will utilize a range of instructional methods, assessment practices, and educational technologies to engage students and enhance learning.

As a faculty member in our department, you will be expected to contribute to the program’s success through active participation in departmental, divisional, and college-wide activities.

To effectively support students, the department, and the college community, this position requires a regular on-campus presence. Opportunities for partial remote work may be available depending on departmental needs.

Essential Functions

Instructs a various population of students across multiple modalities, including classroom, hybrid, online, accelerated, and other alternative schedules and formats. Delivers instruction in anthropology courses and develops syllabi, instructional materials, curriculum, and learning activities aligned with MCCCD course competencies and college-wide learning outcomes. Uses active learning strategies and instructional technologies to engage students and promote learning, retention, and achievement. Demonstrates a commitment to rigorous curriculum, service excellence, and innovation. Prepares, assesses, and evaluates student mastery of course competencies and college-wide learning outcomes, using assessment results to review, revise, and develop curriculum that improves instruction and student learning. Maintains scheduled office hours to support and advise students.

Engages in the academic life and mission of the college by participating in district-wide and campus initiatives and committees, division and department meetings, and college events. Demonstrates intercultural competence in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and the community, and maintains a collegial, team-oriented approach to collaboration. Represents the CGCC Anthropology program in division, college, and district activities, including meetings, committees, workshops, and projects. Serves as department co‑lead faculty, including supervising, hiring, evaluating, and mentoring adjunct faculty, reviewing syllabi, and coordinating course staffing.

Remains current with emerging trends and developments in the field and advances the scholarship of teaching and learning through participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops. Continually develops and strengthens pedagogical knowledge related to the Anthropology discipline, as well as effective teaching practices for adult learners and underprepared students.

Minimum Qualifications

A graduate degree is required. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:

Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field of Anthropology

OR

Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field of Anthropology

Desired Qualifications

1. Graduate degree (master's or doctorate) in Biological Anthropology from an accredited college or university.
2. Demonstrated experience teaching biological anthropology courses and labs such as Bones, Stones and Human Evolution (ASM104) and/or Forensic Anthropology (ASM275) and/or Laboratory Methods in Archaeology (ASM265) in a college setting within the last three (3) years. Include course prefixes and titles, number of semesters taught, and specify teaching modes (i.e., in-person, hybrid, online, etc).
3. Experience teaching and mentoring students through individualized instruction, such as supervising ASM298AA Special Projects or similar independent study or research courses.
4. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and teaching across multiple modalities, including the use of instructional strategies that promote accessibility and support students with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs.
5. Demonstrated experience serving as lead faculty, including supervising, hiring, evaluating, mentoring adjunct faculty, reviewing syllabi, and course staffing. Additionally, experience in maintaining, managing, and curating discipline-related artifacts and specimens.
6. Demonstrated commitment to active and meaningful engagement within the college community through service on committees, initiatives, task forces, mentoring, and collaborative projects within the department, division, college, and district levels.
7. Regular engagement in professional development (e.g., research, publishing, presenting, attending conferences, coursework, and training) and active involvement in anthropology-related activities, including participation in or leadership of fieldwork.
8. Demonstrated commitment to college service that aligns with MCCCD and CGCC's Vision, Mission, and Values and supports the continued growth and advancement of the institution.
9. One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.

Experience within other community college systems or higher education institutions is valued and may be considered in addition to MCCCD experience. External candidates are encouraged to apply.

Special Working Conditions

• May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Additional Requirements

• Include course prefixes and titles, number of semesters taught, and specify teaching modes (i.e. in-person, hybrid, online, etc.) in your application.
• Selected final candidates will be invited to participate in an on‑site interview.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before January 25, 2027 to be considered.

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, a resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

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.