Biology Biotechnology Faculty

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

ASRS Pension

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is seeking a Biology Biotechnology Faculty at South Mountain Community College. The role focuses on delivering high-quality biotechnology, molecular biology, and related biology instruction within a comprehensive curriculum and lab setting.

The Residential Faculty member will mentor students, develop curricula, and collaborate with industry partners to align coursework with workforce needs, while contributing to college service and professional

Job description

Biology Biotechnology Faculty

Job ID: 323318

Location: South Mountain Comm College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$52,809.48 - $101,665.34/annually, DOE

Grade

001

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

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

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:

• 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

The Biotechnology and Molecular Biosciences Residential Faculty member will provide high‑quality instruction in biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology, and related biological sciences, with primary responsibility for courses supporting the college's biotechnology curriculum. The faculty member will develop and deliver engaging lecture and laboratory experiences that emphasize current biotechnology techniques, including molecular methods, nucleic acid analysis, biomolecular separation, cell and microbial techniques, and contemporary laboratory instrumentation. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating curriculum to reflect advances in biotechnology and workforce needs, mentoring students in undergraduate research and work‑based learning experiences, supporting student success, and collaborating with faculty, industry partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen biotechnology education and career pathways. The faculty member may also teach general biology or other related courses based on departmental needs and will participate in college service, assessment, program development, and professional development activities.

Essential Functions

50% - Instruction and Student Learning

Provides high‑quality instruction to students in biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology, general biology, and related disciplines in classroom, laboratory, online, and/or hybrid environments. Develops and delivers engaging, student‑centered learning experiences; prepares instructional materials; evaluates student learning; provides timely feedback; and maintains academic support hours to assist and mentor students.

15% - Biotechnology Laboratory, Curriculum, and Assessment

Develops, evaluates, and continuously improves biotechnology curriculum, laboratory exercises, instructional materials, and assessments. Incorporates current biotechnology methods, laboratory instrumentation, safety practices, and emerging technologies into courses. Participates in course, program, and institutional assessment activities and uses assessment results to improve student learning.

15% - Student Research, Mentoring, and Work‑Based Learning

Mentors students participating in undergraduate research, Course‑Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), independent study, internships, and other experiential or work‑based learning opportunities. Supports students in developing laboratory, research, scientific communication, problem‑solving, and career‑readiness skills.

10% - Program Development and Industry/Community Partnerships

Contributes to the development and growth of biotechnology and molecular biosciences programs and pathways. Collaborates with biotechnology, biomedical, healthcare, research, university, and other industry and community partners to ensure curriculum remains responsive to workforce and transfer needs. May participate in advisory committees, recruitment activities, articulation efforts, internships, and employer engagement.

5% - College, Department, and District Service

Participates in department, division, college, and district meetings, committees, assessment activities, accreditation and program‑review efforts, student recruitment and outreach, and other activities associated with the responsibilities of Residential Faculty.

5% - Professional Development and Discipline Currency

Maintains professional competence and remains current with developments in biotechnology, molecular biosciences, laboratory technologies, research, and teaching and learning. Participates in professional development through conferences, workshops, research, professional organizations, industry engagement, scholarship, and other appropriate activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in a biology discipline. Biology (biological sciences, life sciences, BIO) is a basic research lab science discipline such as cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, marine biology, zoology, botany, ecology, developmental, evolutionary, neurobiology, and other disciplines or subfields approved by the Biology Instructional Council.

OR

Master's degree or higher in an applied biology discipline. Applied biology includes public health (epidemiology, nutrition, environmental health, biostatistics), bioengineering, biotechnology, environmental science, conservation biology, wildlife management, exercise physiology, pathology, nutrition science, and other applied biology disciplines or subfields approved by the Biology Instructional Council.

OR

Master's degree or higher in medicine or health care including graduate or professional degrees such as MD, DO, DDS/DMD, DPM, DVM, PA, DPT, DC, ND, MBChB or MBBS, and other health care‑related disciplines approved by the Biology Instructional Council. Requires transcript evaluation by the hiring committee.

OR

Master's degree or higher in biology education, science education or secondary education with 18 semester graduate credits in biology and/or applied biology courses (see criteria A and B). The required 18 credits of graduate coursework may include up to 6 semester hours of science teaching methods courses. Requires transcript evaluation by the hiring committee.

Desired Qualifications

A. Graduate education in a relevant biological, biotechnology, or clinical laboratory discipline.

B. Demonstrated professional laboratory experience in biotechnology, molecular, clinical, diagnostic, biomedical, microbiological, cellular, biochemical, or related laboratory environments.

C. Experience with contemporary laboratory techniques used in biotechnology, molecular biology, biomedical science, or clinical laboratory environments, including several of the following:

D. Teaching, training, or instructional experience in biotechnology or related biological and laboratory sciences.

E. Experience designing, conducting, supervising, or supporting laboratory‑based projects and applied learning experiences.

F. Experience mentoring, training, or supervising students or laboratory personnel.

G. Experience connecting biotechnology and laboratory education with workforce and industry needs.

Special Working Conditions

Ability to lift 30 lbs, be available for outreach events on weekends and/or evenings as needed, and work with industry partners to develop workforce opportunities for students by implementing an advisory board.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review September 25, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and may be held for consideration as the recruitment process progresses. Selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the interview process.

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, may be available at this link Clery Act.