Geography OYO Faculty

Maricopa Community Colleges; Colorado; On-site; USD 51,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Community Colleges is recruiting a full-time Geography OYO Faculty member for a one-year teaching opportunity starting in August 2025. Applicants should be enthusiastic geography educators who employ engaging methods and make significant contributions to student learning and campus life.

Benefits

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

20 Paid Observed Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Annual Professional Development Funding

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Geography or related fields required.
• Evidence of experience in teaching and curriculum development.
• Experience engaging students using active learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in geography courses across various settings.
• Develop syllabi and assess student knowledge.
• Engage in campus life and participate in committees.

Skills

Geography

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Active Learning Strategies

Use of Instructional Technology

Education

Master’s degree in Geography or related field

Ph.D. in Geography or related field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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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.

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$51,774 - $99,673/annually, DOE

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Work Schedule

30 hours per week

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.

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, 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 (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
  
  

Job Summary

This is a short-term, benefits-eligible, full-time one-year-only teaching opportunity for academic year 25/26 beginning August 2025.

We are looking for an enthusiastic geography educator to join our campus community. The right person will be excited about teaching in different settings - from traditional classrooms to labs to online spaces - and will use engaging, hands-on teaching methods that connect with students. This role is all about making three important commitments: to students through excellent teaching and mentoring, to fellow faculty through collaboration and leadership (especially with adjunct and dual enrollment instructors), and to the college through active participation in campus life, committees, and community outreach.

Effectively instructs students in geography courses in classroom, laboratory and/or online settings; participates in campus and/or District committees; is active in department and program projects, community outreach and professional growth endeavors; provides leadership to adjunct and dual enrollment faculty; uses instructional technologies and incorporates active learning techniques. Works with a population of students, faculty, administrators and staff.

Essential Functions

• Instructs students in classroom and lab settings.
• Develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; assesses student knowledge of subject matter and prepares and grades exams; maintains academic support hours to assist and advise students.
• Engages in the academic life of the college by participating in district-wide and campus committees and activities.
• Develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The Academic Teaching Fields require the following from an accredited college or university:

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:

Geography, Physical Geography, Human/Cultural Geography, Urban Geography, Geomorphology, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Climatology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Sustainability, Geographical Sciences

Course Subjects

GPH - Physical Geography, GCU - Cultural/Human Geography, GEOG - Geographical Sciences, GIS - Geographic Information Systems/Science, any 400 or 500 level course cross listed with Geography, any 400- level course that is also cross listed as a 500+ level course in Geography

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geography or Related Field
• One (1) or more years’ experience of teaching introductory and general geography in a community college setting
• Evidence of experience engaging students using active learning strategies in both lecture and laboratory
• Evidence of experience with the use of instructional technology with students in a lecture classroom, laboratory classroom, and/or on-line environments
• Evidence of experience working with and developing curriculum for underrepresented, non-traditional, and liberal-arts students,.
• Experience with co-curricular activities such as science outreach, dual enrollment, service learning, learning communities, student clubs, etc.
• Experience with teaching Geographic Information Technologies.
  
  

Special Working Conditions

• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application- information#mvd OR (If moving from out of state) Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd
• May be required to participate in geoscience field trips
• 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.
  
  

How to Apply

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 and evaluated and provided with application material.

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

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
  
  

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers.

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at [e-mail] prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.

Additional Requirements

Mesa Community College does not provide Visa sponsorship.

If you are hired into a one-year-only (OYO)/one-semester-only (OSO) benefits eligible position, once your assignment ends, you are ineligible for rehire into a part-time non-benefits eligible position (including Adjunct positions) or to continue working in a part-time non-benefits eligible position for a period of 26 weeks at the Maricopa Community Colleges.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before June 22, 2025 to be considered.

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.

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