The Maricopa Colleges and the district office will actively recruit candidates in disciplines where:
- there is an underutilization identified in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Affirmative Action Plan;
- there is not a sufficient applicant pool presenting desired qualifications to meet the needs of the college; and/or
- recruitment is generally called for under MCCCD's Affirmative Action Plan.
To be eligible for a FIPP internship, applicants must:
- Meet MCCCD minimum teaching requirements in their teaching discipline. Applicants must submit a "Courses Completed Form" in lieu of college transcripts with their application materials. A college transcript will be required if the person is selected for the internship.
- Present professional and personal credentials that are deemed suitable for a career as a faculty member. A curriculum vitae/resume will need to be submitted during the application process.
- Present special skills, talents, and other unique traits in the applicant's personal statement of interest that would distinguish the applicant for participation as a FIPP Faculty Intern.
- Commit to full-time participation in the program from August 2004 to May 2005.