Program Director Jobs in Arizona

$52,809.48 - $101,665.348/annually, DOE

30 hours per week; some evenings and weekends may be required

9 Months

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.

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 programs, 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.

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

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Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

  
  
• 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)

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Phoenix College (PC) is seeking a full-time Paramedicine (PME) Faculty member to teach paramedicine courses and serve as the Program Director, subject to approval by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Responsibilities include teaching, providing academic and career guidance, supervising and evaluating students from varied backgrounds, and delivering instruction through traditional, hybrid, and online formats in accordance with Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Phoenix College policies and applicable accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the Department Chair, the PME Faculty member will support the coordination and delivery of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and paramedicine courses, develop and update curriculum, implement instructional programs, and incorporate current industry practices and developments into course content and instruction.

This position is within the Public Safety and Law Department and is scheduled to begin in Spring 2027.

Applicants must submit documentation verifying their current required certifications and credentials, including NREMT certification, Arizona Paramedic certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications and applicable instructor credentials, as well as completion of the state-required 24-hour course in teaching methodology.

• Provide instruction in Paramedicine courses in traditional, online, and other instructional settings using a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies.
• Uses instructional technology and alternative course formats, such as online and short-term courses, as appropriate.
• Develops course syllabi, instructional materials, and curriculum that support student engagement and learning.
• Participates in course and program assessment, evaluates student learning outcomes, and implements improvements to teaching practices and curriculum.
• Provides academic support and responds to student questions and concerns through in-person and virtual office hours; maintains scheduled office hours.
• Fulfills departmental administrative responsibilities, including coordinating schedules, monitoring program budgets and expenditures, managing purchasing needs, and ensuring resources are available to support instructional and program operations.
• Collaborates with faculty, college staff, and community partners to coordinate Paramedicine course instruction and related program activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments and best practices in paramedicine through professional development activities, including conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Contributes to the academic life of the College through participation in district-wide, campus, and departmental activities, including meetings, committees, projects, and community engagement.
• Serves as the Paramedicine Program Director in accordance with the Maricopa Residential Faculty Agreement.

Emergency Medical Technology | Occupational

For occupational disciplines, a combination of education and/or experience is required to qualify. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:

Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught OR

Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor’s degree or higher OR

A Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field

Additional Required Qualifications

In addition to meeting one of the qualifications listed above, candidates must have:

• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification
• Arizona Paramedic certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, with the required instructor credentials
• Completion of the state-required minimum 24-hour course in teaching methodology.

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visa.
• Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations.
• Occasional local travel required.
• May be exposed to potentially contagious and infectious diseases and other blood-borne pathogens.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
• Must be available on a rotating basis to work days, nights, and weekends, subject to change based on the needs of the college, district, and program. Work assignment(s) may extend past normal academic semesters and hours.
• May be required to teach in-person, online, virtual online, or in a hybrid format.
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen.
• May be required to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Applicants must submit documentation verifying their current required certifications and credentials, including NREMT certification, Arizona Paramedic certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications and applicable instructor credentials, as well as completion of the state-required 24-hour course in teaching methodology.
  

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet 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. 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.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include all relevant employment experience on their resume or curriculum vitae (CV) at the time of application and include both the month and year for each position listed.

Providing complete and accurate employment information helps ensure the applicant can be appropriately evaluated for minimum qualifications and desired qualifications. If selected as the preferred candidate, the information provided will also be used to determine pay placement. Incomplete or omitted employment history during the hiring process may impact the determination of meeting the minimum qualifications and/or the amount of qualifying experience included during the pay placement.

Please ensure your application materials clearly address all of the required information. Missing materials in your application will be considered incomplete.

Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge, and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

• Provide employment history for each position held and name of employer for each position, in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11), including tenure/duration, full-time or part-time (must include number of hours worked or credits of instruction), job title, and job duties.
• Three professional references, one of which must include a current or former supervisor. If references are not provided in the resume upon application, they will be requested at the time of the interview.
• Making a false statement or failing to disclose a material fact while seeking employment or reassignment within Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply on or before 11/30/2026 to be considered.

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.