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MFI: Application and Selection Process

To be considered for the Maricopa Faculty Internship, all application materials must be submitted to the Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI).

The application packet must include all of the following:

• A completed MFI application cover sheet*
• A letter detailing the applicant’s goals specific to a) teaching and learning in the community college, b) mentorship relationship/expectations, and c) other professional growth opportunities. 
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Unofficial or official transcripts (Note that chosen interns will be required to provide official transcripts.)

• *  Please download and complete the MFI Application Cover Sheet.  It is set up as a Microsoft Word “Form” where you may edit the defined fields.  Use your TAB key to move between entry areas (shown as grey boxes).  Enter the text for a field, click check boxes, or select items from drop-down menus.  Save your application as a meaningful named file.

Maricopa Faculty Intern Application Cover Sheet
Form for application with editable fields that can be saved and printed. (rev 01.31.2006)
MS Word file: cover_sheet.doc [68k]

Submit all applications materials to the Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI), attention Eric Leshinskie.  All application materials must be received by 5:00 PM March 23, 2007.

• Application materials can be sent intercampus mail to the District Office/MCLI attention Eric Leshinskie.
• Application materials can be dropped off in person or mailed to the following address:

MCCCD District Office
Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction
Attention: Eric Leshinskie
2411 West 14th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281

Selected Interns will be required to provide official transcripts prior to the official offer being made by Employee Services.

MFI Intern Selection Process

1. All application packets will be submitted to the MCLI, attention Eric Leshinskie.
2. An MFI Screening Committee comprised of representatives from the MCLI, Faculty Executive Council (FEC), Faculty of Color Recruitment Commission (FCRRC), and the District Office Faculty Recruitment Office will review all submitted applications.
3. Participating colleges will form a college selection committee that must include the college Faculty President (or his/her designee) and one residential faculty member from the identified discipline.
4. A pool of final candidates will be created from all of the application materials.  Each college selection team will have access to the final pool of applicants screened by the MFI Screening Committee.
5. Each college selection team will be responsible for screening and evaluating final applicants, selecting their candidates, and contacting them for interviews.
6. Each college selection team will send the name of the selected Intern and Mentor(s) to the MFI Coordinator at the MCLI.
7. Selected Interns will receive the official offer from Employee Services no later than May 1, 2007. 

If two or more colleges identify the same candidate, the candidate will make the decision as to where he/she will complete the internship.  Those colleges whose top candidates do not agree to participate in the Internship must then identify a second candidate they have already interviewed to participate in the program.

MFI Mentor Selection and Responsibilities
A lead MFI Faculty Mentor must be a residential faculty in the same teaching field as the Intern, preferably someone with appointive status.  Mentors will receive the equivalent to 3 load hours each semester as compensation for serving as mentors.  Request that mentors be identified as faculty who can actively engage and invest in the Intern’s professional growth and development.

Mentors will:

• Be willing to share their knowledge, materials, skills, and experience with the Interns.
• Assist in the creation of a Learning Contract.
• Monitor the Learning Contract during the two semesters.
• Participate in the MFI Orientation.
• Provide opportunities for learning for the Interns.
• Observe Interns teach and provide constructive and encouraging feedback.
• Meet with the Interns at least once a week each semester.
• Attend meetings and events as required.
• Complete evaluations as requested regarding the Interns and the program.