Interpreter Preparation Program Faculty

Interpreter Preparation Program Faculty

Job ID : 321919

Location : Phoenix College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$51,774 - $99,672 / 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.

Campus Statement

Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate program s, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia . In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development ( NISOD ). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

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 :

Job Summary

The Nationally Accredited Interpreter Preparation Program Faculty teaches a minimum of 15 credits each in the fall and spring semesters, combining lecture and skills courses. Responsibilities include developing syllabi, instructional materials, activities, and assessments, as well as collaborating with colleagues within the discipline, department, and college. Faculty align instruction with the national accrediting body (Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education) and fulfill service commitments, such as committee work, leadership roles, or community engagement, in consultation with the Department Chair and Dean. Onsite, in-person instruction is required.

The successful candidate will begin in Fall 2026.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of occupational experience in the following fields : interpreting pedagogy, research in interpreting, interpreter training, linguistics, ASL and English linguistics, interpreting theories, translation and interpreting studies

OR

Three (3) years of occupational experience in the following fields as well as a Bachelor's degree : interpreting pedagogy, research in interpreting, interpreter training, linguistics, ASL and English linguistics, interpreting theories, translation and interpreting studies or related fields

OR

A Master's degree or higher in the teaching field

OR

A Master's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field

OR

A Master's degree or higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and / or graduate credits in the teaching field

OR

A Journeyman Certification in the following fields such as interpreting pedagogy, research in interpreting, interpreter training, linguistics, ASL and English linguistics, interpreting theories, translation and interpreting studies. Current professional interpreter certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf [RID] or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters [BEI]) and state licensure (must provide a copy with applicant material).

Upper division / undergraduate credits in the following fields : interpreting pedagogy, interpreting and translating studies, interpreting theories, research in interpreting, interactive interpreting, K-12 interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, consecutive interpreting, translation

Desired Qualifications

Special Working Conditions

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 you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.

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.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before 01 / 25 / 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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