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Residential Psychology Faculty

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jan 06, 2026


Residential Psychology Faculty

Job ID: 322222
Location: South Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

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

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:

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

South Mountain Community College (SMCC) is seeking a Residential Psychology Faculty member to join the Communication, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences Division (CFASS). The ideal candidate will have expertise in Introduction to Psychology and at least one additional area, such as Statistics in Psychological Research, Psychology and Culture, Developmental Psychology, Psychological Disorders, Social Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Psychology of Human Sexuality, or Biopsychology.

SMCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). In addition to instructional excellence, the successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to supporting community college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, gender, and ability backgrounds. Individuals from historically marginalized or underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To best serve our students and college community, this position requires in-person teaching, with opportunities for online instruction. The role also includes active participation in division and college-wide service and effective collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.

Essential Functions

  • Teaches a diverse student population using multiple instructional and assessment methods in classroom/lab, online, hybrid, accelerated, and alternative formats.
  • Develops syllabi and course materials; evaluates student learning; prepares and grades exams and assignments; maintains grades and office hours.
  • Develops curriculum and enhances pedagogical skills to stay current with trends in Psychology; engages in professional development.
  • Participates in college-wide learning outcome assessments, course development, and division, campus, and district committees; performs related duties.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public.

    Minimum Qualifications

    A Master's degree or higher in Psychology
    Or
    A Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate-level credits in these prefixes/subjects (PSY, PSYC, PSYCH)
    Or
    A Master's degree in any teaching field with Education, with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in a Psychology Area (see list of acceptable disciplines below)

    Acceptable disciplines and coursework include, but are not limited to:
    Animal research, human research, research methods, statistics, social sciences, individual group behavior, development of human behavior, cognitive sciences, behavioral sciences, behavior analysis, neuroscience, brain and behavior, psychological disorders, psychopathology, developmental disorders, behavioral disorders, human factors, human engineering, sensation perception

    Desired Qualifications

    A. Doctorate or Master's in Psychology
    B. Two or more years of experience teaching Introduction to Psychology in a community college setting
    C. Two or more years of teaching experience and/or evidence of sufficient preparation to teach one or more specialized undergraduate Psychology courses, such as:
    • Introduction to Statistics
    • Psychology and Culture
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Psychological Disorders
    • Social Psychology
    • Psychology of Personality
    • Psychology of Human Sexuality
    • Biopsychology


    D. Knowledge and use of innovative assessment strategies to enhance student learning and improve instruction
    E. Knowledge and use of innovative pedagogical practices that positively impact student success
    F. Knowledge and use of strategies that support the academic success of individuals from diverse abilities and backgrounds, particularly underrepresented populations

    Special Working Conditions

  • May be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
  • May be required to work evenings and weekends
  • May require prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
  • May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs
  • Requires physical presence on campus, with possible partial online or remote teaching depending on college needs
  • Position start date: August 2026

    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.


    Posting Close Date

    Apply on or before Monday, March 23, 202,6 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.

    To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322222&PostingSeq=1

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