English Composition Residential Faculty

English Composition Residential Faculty

Employer: Maricopa Community Colleges

Location: Mesa Community College
Employment Type: Full‑time, Regular
Work Schedule: 30 hours per week, 9 months
Salary: $51,774 – $99,673 annually (DOE)

This position is scheduled to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will teach a 5/5 course load, with the majority of those being college composition. The successful candidate will also hold academic support hours, mentor students, and contribute to the academic mission of the Department by engaging in professional growth activities, collaborating with colleagues, and serving on Department, College, and District committees.

We seek applicants with experience and training in Rhetoric and Composition scholarship and pedagogy. The ideal candidate will be able to speak to how their instructional practices leverage community college students’ strengths and address their curricular and pedagogical needs. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student‑centered approaches in both instruction and service.

• Instruct a diverse population of students in classroom settings.
• Develop written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; assess student knowledge of subject matter and prepare and grade projects; maintain academic support hours to assist and advise students.
• Engage in the academic life of the college by participating in district‑wide and campus committees and activities.
• Develop and enhance knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and promote scholarship of teaching and learning by attending conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops.

Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field or a Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field.

• Master's or PhD in English, Literature, Composition/Rhetoric, TESOL or related field.
• Three years (12 sections) of experience teaching college‑level composition.
• Demonstrated commitment to leveraging the experiences and strengths of community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to department, college, and disciplinary service.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/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 application. If your master’s degree is not in the teaching field, please list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field.

Upload unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools as an attachment. Transcripts from non‑U.S. institutions must be translated, evaluated, and provided with application materials.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the posting closes. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Ensure your materials provide the following information:

• Illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is full‑time or part‑time (include number of hours worked or load).
• Provide employment history in month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, duties, and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.

Applicants currently working for any MCCCD location should apply via the HCM Employee Self Service page. Others should apply at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Technical issues: contact MCC Human Resources at strategicstaffing before the Final date to receive applications. We are accessible business days 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.

Additional Requirements: Unofficial transcripts are required with application materials.

Posting Close Date: Apply on or before January 20, 2026 to be considered.

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