Counselor Residential Faculty - Chandler, AZ

Hiring Salary Range · $51,774 - $99,673/annually DOE · Grade · 001 · 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 indi ...

Job description

Hiring Salary Range

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

Grade

001

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

The Counseling Faculty position begins in August, 2026.

The Core Functions of this position include providing counseling services (at two Chandler Gilbert locations, the Pecos and Williams campuses), instruction within our degree programs, and may include other reassigned roles. The successful candidate will provide non-clinical counseling to assist our students in their personal, career, and academic success. They will provide instruction to our diverse student body through our Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science, and the First-Year Experience (FYE) program. In addition to these Core Functions, faculty are required to participate in Professional Development and Service to the college. Other aspects of the job include, but are not limited to, crisis intervention, facilitating outreach, suicide prevention training, and representation on college and district committees.

Essential Functions

Teaches FYE/CAP/CPD/BHS courses (primarily first year experience and counseling courses) and conducts workshops and class/group presentations; prepares and delivers course-related materials to satisfy course competencies, creates syllabi and lesson plans, and offers instructional support/office hours.

Develops instructional materials and curriculum; develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; assesses and evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught. Prepares and grades examinations and other learning activities; participates in division and college assessment and program review processes; uses assessment and evaluation results to improve instruction and student learning.

Provides non-clinical counseling services via scheduled appointments as well as walk-in coverage to meet with students seeking individual attention related to personal, academic, and career concerns; provides support in managing emergencies, ranging from individual crisis intervention to campus-level incidents; provides professional consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators related to student concerns and referrals; responds via face-to-face, phone or email, and maintains private records and notes

Participates in a variety of campus and district-level committees, program initiatives, special projects, curriculum development, and faculty/staff training. Maintains a collaborative team approach within the counseling discipline and with other campus team assignments. Takes responsibility and leadership of programs as assigned/requested. Shares in the administrative supervision and ongoing development of the Counseling Service/Instructional programs. Engages in active faculty development programming, including mandatory new faculty orientation and evaluation activities, as well as opportunities for professional skill development in instructional, counseling, and/or consultation roles. Develops and cultivates relationships with high school and university institutions to develop and promote transfer pathways for students.

In addition to pursuing excellence in teaching, direct support service, and institutional leadership opportunities, all residential MCCCD faculty are expected to engage in ongoing professional development. Probationary faculty are expected to participate in structured programs designed to support their growth in teaching and learning as reflective scholars and practitioners. Contributes to the mission of the college; demonstrates intercultural competence and humility in interactions with students, staff, and the community; maintains a team approach in collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.

All faculty have access to and are expected to participate in a variety of training and workshops through our on-campus Center for Teaching, Learning & Assessment (CTLA), Maricopa Center for Learning & Innovation (MCLI), and discipline-specific opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

A. A master's degree or higher with an emphasis in counseling, from a regionally accredited college or university, and have completed at least twenty-four (24) semester / thirty-six (36) quarter hours or equivalent of graduate work, including the following:

1. Counseling Theories and Techniques (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

2. Personality Theories or Human Development (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

3. Testing Theories and Applications (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

4. Group Counseling Theories and Techniques (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

5. Career Counseling Theories and Resources (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

6. Individual Assessment (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

7. Practicum, supervised Practice, or Internship in Counseling

**Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a supplemental chart that includes catalog course descriptions and links to the appropriate university catalog year for the seven required courses. If course titles have changed, please include the previous course name, corresponding description, and catalog link to assist with verification.

B. Must have completed either a Practicum, Supervised Practice, or an Internship in counseling. A counselor may be hired if he/she has completed coursework in at least five (5) of the first six (6) above areas and has the required twenty-four (24) semester or 36 quarter hours of graduate work. If the counselor is deficient in any of the areas 1 through 6, the deficiency shall be removed within one year of the date of hire. Area seven (7) must be completed before the date of hire.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience teaching a variety of counseling courses using active learning techniques (Careers, First-Year Experience, Counseling, Personal Development, Multiculturalism, etc.), with community college experience preferred.
2. Experience working in a counseling setting, providing multi-culturally competent individual and group academic, personal, career, and crisis counseling/intervention, with community college experience preferred.
3. Experience assessing and triaging mental health crises, coordinating appropriate community referrals, and serving on and or collaborating with a Behavioral Intervention Team, with community college experience preferred.
4. Experience using assessment strategies to measure student-learning outcomes, enhance student learning, and improve instruction. Experience using Canvas as a learning management system in a community college setting is preferred.
5. Experience providing professional consultation with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding concerns about student welfare/safety, behavioral issues, developmental needs, and making campus referrals. Community college experience preferred.
6. Experience providing career assessment, interpretation, and intervention. Community college experience preferred.

7. Experience in administrative or leadership roles within a counseling service office, such as coordination of campus counseling services, outreach programs, or training/supervision. Community College Experience preferred.

8. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

** Experience within other community college systems or higher education institutions is valued and may be considered in addition to MCCCD experience. External candidates are encouraged to apply.

***Note: Applicants for this counseling position are strongly encouraged to submit a chart with their list of "Desired Qualifications" formatted according to the aforementioned section, with specific correlated information demonstrating how the applicant's experience matches the Desired Qualifications list items 1 through 8.

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving:

Assignment may extend past the normal academic semesters.

Work Schedule Varies

May require lifting objects weighing up to 25lbs.

Will be required to travel to the Pecos Campus for interviewing, selection, and employee orientation at the applicant's own expense.

Will be required to initially teach in person (Years 1 through 3), with the possibility of teaching hybrid and online courses after Year 3 of the Probationary Faculty timeline.

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time viewing a computer monitor.

Will be required to work on campus (in-person), with the possibility of remote work in accordance with Maricopa policy.

May be required to instruct at multiple sites and/or teach days and/or evenings.

Will be required to work in an area of light noise.

May be required to travel to other locations within the Maricopa Community College District.

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.

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements:

Applicants are required to include a course instruction log which includes the year, semester/quarter, course taught (code and name), duration of course (5 week, 8 week, 16 week, etc), and modality (face-to-face, hybrid, online). The log will be used to equalize teaching history/experience.

If your master's degree is not in the teaching field, please provide the appropriate classes that correlate with the counseling courses listed here:

1. Counseling Theories and Techniques (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

2. Personality Theories or Human Development (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

3. Testing Theories and Applications (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

4. Group Counseling Theories and Techniques (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

5. Career Counseling Theories and Resources (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

6. Individual Assessment (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

7. Practicum, supervised Practice, or Internship in Counseling

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a supplemental chart that includes catalog course descriptions and links to the appropriate university catalog year for the seven required courses. If course titles have changed, please include the previous course name, corresponding description, and catalog link to assist with verification.

Applicants for this counseling position are strongly encouraged to submit a chart with their list of "Desired Qualifications" formatted according to the desired qualification section, with information demonstrating how the applicant's experience matches the Desired Qualifications list items 1 through 8.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before March 22nd, 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.