Job description

Avondale, AZ

>Job ID: 322117
Location: Estrella Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$51,774 – $99,673/annually, DOE

Work Schedule

Flexes, requiring work 7 days a week at times.

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

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Residential Nursing Faculty member to join the program beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. This position will primarily support Block 1 students by developing and delivering curriculum for Block 1 labs, coordinating clinical placements, and collaborating closely with adjunct and clinical faculty. This position will work several days each week in the lab and may also participate in simulation and clinical instruction. This position is responsible for ensuring clinical faculty are equipped to assess student learning outcomes and, when needed, leading clinical experiences directly. This position is integral to supporting student success and maintaining high-quality instructional experiences across lab, simulation, and clinical settings.

Additional Information

First Interviews will be conducted in March 2026.

This position begins Fall 2026.

Essential Functions

• Instruction
  Teaches a varied population of students across classroom, lab/simulation, and clinical environments.
• Curriculum & Assessment
  Provides instruction on clinical orientation systems; develops course syllabi, outlines, and related materials; and evaluates student learning and competency in assigned subject areas.
• Student & College Engagement
  Participates in the academic life of the college by serving on district and campus committees and attending institutional activities. Maintains regular office hours to support and advise students.
• Professional Development
  Maintains and enhances expertise in subject matter and instructional practices by staying current with industry trends and engaging in professional learning through conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops.
• Lab, Simulation, & Clinical Coordination
  Coordinates lab, simulation, and clinical experiences by creating clinically relevant curriculum aligned with semester objectives. Collaborates with Block 1 didactic faculty on student outcomes, ensures all clinical and lab sessions are appropriately staffed, and provides ongoing support to clinical faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree plus three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care.

OR

BSN and a graduate degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care.

OR

Graduate degree in nursing and two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care.

2. Must hold an Arizona registered nurse license in good standing or a multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona by the first day of employment.

3. Must be able to meet health and safety requirements, including CPR certification, and Fingerprint Clearance Card, and drug testing.

Desired Qualifications

A. Graduate degree in Nursing

B. Experience as a registered nurse with adult population

C. Recent practice in lab or clinical setting with the adult population

D. Experience teaching nursing students in the classroom, lab/simulation, and clinical settings in a college or nursing program.

E. Experience working within a nursing lab, knowledge of curriculum alignment to clinical nursing experience, and student assessment.

F. Experience working with and instructing individuals of various abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Special Working Conditions

Working in the classroom, lab/simulation, and various health care settings as a clinical nursing instructor, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies.

Must meet the health and safety standards required for clinical faculty.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before March 8, 2026, 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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