Faculty, Tenure Track - Biology

Faculty, Tenure Track - Biology

Salary: $45,200.00 - $56,714.00 Annually

Location: Cumberland, MD

Job Type: 10 Month Faculty

Division: Dean of Arts and Sciences

Department: Biology

Opening Date: 04/10/2026

Closing Date: 5/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Exempt

Hours/Work Schedule: Faculty may work varying hours, depending on their course schedule.

Position Term: 10 months

Pay Grade/Classification: Faculty Rank depends on Education and Experience

Working Conditions: Most of the position is in an indoor typical office and classroom environment. There may be outdoor exposure at times, if labs are conducted outside. Travel may be required to other campuses, educational sites, off campus meetings, and training workshops and seminars.

Physical Duties: Part of the job is sedentary. Periods of light to medium work may be required during lecture and lab. Lab work may involve performing physical tasks requiring physical energy. Perform fine movements and be able to manipulate instruments and lab equipment. Occasional Lifting of 25lbs, for lab equipment etc. • Oral and written communication: the ability to receive, understand and communicate verbal and written instruction, and communicate in the English language. • Fingering • Repetitive motion • Visual acuity • Mental acuity • Grasping • Speaking • Hearing • Talking

Basic Statement of Responsibilities

Division Specific Requirements: A Master’s Degree (M.S.) in biology, or a biological science required. Doctorate degree in a biological science, or its equivalent, and at least two years of experience teaching anatomy and physiology at an institute of higher education is preferred. Faculty will be primarily responsible for teaching lecture and laboratory sections of various human anatomy and physiology courses (e.g., musculoskeletal, A&P I and II). Other courses may be included in responsibilities to complete faculty load assignments depending on qualifications. Faculty must be able to provide instruction by face to face, online, or hybrid methods as required for a particular course. Several of these courses require the faculty member to instruct students on the hands-on dissection of organisms and/or organs. Faculty are responsible for setting up and tearing down labs and for informing their course lead and/or laboratory coordinator of equipment or supply needs. A working knowledge of Microsoft applications and experience with learning management systems is also required.

All Faculty General Description: Teaching and learning is the primary activity of faculty. As such, Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) cultivates a climate that enhances teaching and learning, and that supports the activities that foster a learning-centered college. ...

Essential Functions (summarized: Teaching and Learning, Division Responsibilities, Academic Advising, Professional Development, Service to the Institution and Community, Faculty Workload and Load Assignment)

Education, Experience, and Specialized Skills

Master’s Degree (M.S.) in biology, or a biological science required. Doctorate degree in a biological science, or its equivalent, and at least two years of experience teaching anatomy and physiology at an institute of higher education is preferred. Ability to work collaboratively with others, set up and tear down labs and teach face to face, online and hybrid courses required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess effective leadership, interpersonal communication and team building skills. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications and experience with or ability to use learning management systems is also required. Ability to work collaboratively with others, set up and tear down labs and teach face to face, online and hybrid courses.

Benefits

Enjoy a robust and rewarding benefits package... For a complete listing of all benefits, visit https://allegany.edu/human-resources/. Benefit Guide