Languages; Spanish; Faculty Chair

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Spanish or a master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish.
• High-level collaborative and interdisciplinary experience managing multiple tasks or projects.
• Experience with online, hybrid, or classroom instruction, curriculum development and assessment.
• Demonstrated participation in assessment/accreditation activities and data‑driven program review.
• Experience recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating faculty.
• Background in resolving student or faculty concerns, and working with diverse student populations.
• Experience leading committees or collaborations with community and industry partners.
• Participation in shared‑governance activities at a higher education institution.
• Experience presenting at conferences or workshops.
• One year of full‑time MCCCD experience within the past two years.

• Provide leadership for adjunct faculty, including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluation.
• Teach and engage in curriculum development, assessment, and student support.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and community partners on multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate development and oversee discipline‑related partnerships and programs.

Residential Faculty at Rio Salado College serve as Faculty Chair, overseeing the Languages Department. The position supports a collaborative cohort that manages programs, projects, and services while supervising adjunct faculty and participating in the Faculty Senate and multiple committees. The role reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

• Salary range: $51,774 - $99,672 annually, DOE.
• Grade: 001.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 30 hours per week.
• Work calendar: 9 months.
• Regular appointment (full‑time).

• Nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, personal time.
• 20 paid observed holidays.
• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, and short‑term disability plans.
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) pension with long‑term disability and retiree health insurance, 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.
• District‑wide wellness program, workshops, webinars, and health calendar.
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, support groups, diabetes empowerment education.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sight‑on‑site eye care services; mobile on‑site mammography screenings.
• Pre‑retirement planning events.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Some evening and/or weekend assignments.
• Local travel may be required.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts, a resume/CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of application. For non‑U.S. transcripts, include translations and evaluations.

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

Send application materials to lang or upload securely to

* Letter of interest (≤ 5 pages)

* Resume

* Unofficial transcripts

* Three professional references (contact info, phone, email)

Contact:*
* Sheila Lehker, President, Cizek Associates, Inc.
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602‑553‑1066

Soft Final date to receive applications:
February 13, 2026 (position open until filled).

Maricopa County Community College District will not discriminate against any applicant, employee, or student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. The District is committed to a double discrimination and harassment policy that protects both employees and students. Please refer to the District’s Title IX and Clery Act statements for full details.