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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

02/10/2026

Closing Date

3/1/2026 11:59 PM
Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Hours/Work Schedule

Faculty may work varying hours, depending our their course
schedule.

Position Term (Number of Months Worked per Academic Year)

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

Description

Join our team of dedicated employees focused on student success and
transformation!

ACM is a close knit, family-like work environment who care deeply for each other, just as we do our students. Some of
the many benefits of working at ACM include ample paid time off, great retirement and insurance options, on site facilities, and
opportunities to connect with the community, co-workers, and students.

Allegany College of Maryland's main campus is nestled on
beautiful, scenic acres in the mountains of Allegany County - Cumberland, Maryland. A downtown center extends our reach into the heart of
the community’s business and tourism sector. Our small, attentive college atmosphere engages students of all ages and backgrounds in rich,
challenging learning opportunities at all of our campuses. To learn more about the college visit our website here: www.allegany.edu

See more about Cumberland, MD here https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/724/Features-of-Cumberland-Maryland

Please apply if this sounds like the place for you!

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for
visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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 responsible for teaching lecture and laboratory sections of at least two of the
following: various human anatomy and physiology courses (e.g., musculoskeletal, A&P I and II) and various biology courses (e.g., general
biology, human biology). Other courses such as microbiology or chemistry lecture and laboratory sections 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. At ACM, our vision of teaching excellence is one that: motivates students to develop
pride, passion, and personal responsibility in their education; demonstrates content expertise; creates academic processes and experiences
that positively impact student learning; engages students in meaningful learning; and that connects students, faculty, and staff in an
academic community that fosters lifelong learning and student success.
The primary responsibility of faculty is to effectively teach
courses within their discipline area(s). An effective, professional educator will plan, organize, teach, assess, advise, remediate, and
provide timely feedback to promote and guide student learning in alignment with ACM learning-college values. Additionally, faculty will meet
their obligations to their division, and will be empowered to choose opportunities relevant to their professional development and service to
the institution and community.

Essential Functions

Teaching and
Learning:

1. Knowledge and understanding of learning-centered values with the ability to develop and implement diverse
   teaching and learning strategies that optimize the learning of all students and promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and
   understanding (Learning-Centered Teaching Strategies).
2. Prepare and deliver instruction to students in assigned modalities
   (classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepare instructional materials. Provide feedback on students' progress, including evaluation of student
   mastery of course and program outcomes.
3. Use consistent, timely, formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning
   (Assessment).
4. Technological competence--knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to using emerging technologies
   appropriate to the discipline.
5. Use alternative instructional methods, such as online delivery, hybrid course options, and
   flexible learning modalities.
6. Continuously examine the effectiveness of teaching and assessment methodologies in terms of student
   learning by engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning).
7. Design learning
   opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon, and are enriched by all students in the learning environment.
8. Prepare and submit
   required documentation: student attendance checks, midterm/final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the
   college.
9. Required to use the college’s LMS (Learning Management Systems) to post course syllabi, record attendance, and other
   information as requested or required by the college.
10. Treat students with respect and be responsive to their needs.
11. Participate in, and contribute to curriculum development by planning, developing, and evaluating new and existing courses and curriculum.
    
12. Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog, course descriptions, student learning outcomes, and program goals.
13. Complete the annual Faculty Success Plan (FSP) to reflect on their individual performance during the past year, based on evidence of
    teaching effectiveness, commitment to teaching excellence, commitment to being a valued colleague, setting goals, reviewing of the prior
    year's goals, and charting a direction for the upcoming year.

Division Responsibilities

1. Design and
   implement curriculum that aligns with student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and general education learning outcomes and
   participate in departmental assessment reporting.
2. Participate in department/division meetings, committees, and other activities.
   
3. Become familiar with and maintain behavior and actions consistent with college policies.
4. Collaborate and cooperate in
   the fulfillment of the goals of the department/division and the College in order to contribute as a valued member of both.
5. Maintain timely communication with Program Director or Division Chair.

Academic Advising:

1. Fulfill
   ACM’s culture of advising, that advising is teaching. Advisors will engage students in achieving their educational, career, and personal
   goals.
2. Work in collaboration with Admissions and Registration, the Advising Center, Financial Aid and other college services to
   ensure student planning, success, and completion. Examples of collaboration include student compliance plans, academic alerts, student
   services referrals, etc.
3. Fulfill responsibilities outlined in the Advising Syllabus.

Professional
Development:

1. The Faculty Success Plan (FSP) is an essential component of planning and budgeting for professional
   development opportunities. Faculty are required to identify their professional development goals in their FSP.
2. Remain current and
   continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline.
3. Professional development may encompass attending/completing
   internal professional development opportunities or attending external conferences, seminars, or workshops. Professional development may also
   include authoring articles or books, formal graduate study or other relevant courses, internships or clinical practice or other activities
   that serve to enrich the professional development of faculty knowledge and expertise.
4. Complete required internal professional
   development trainings that are essential for accreditation, compliance, or advancing learning-centered principles.
5. All newly
   hired full-time faculty must attend and complete The Teaching and Learning Community (TLC) year-long training within the first three years
   of service in order to be eligible for tenure and advancement in rank. An extension may be provided by the Senior Vice President of
   Instructional and Student Affairs in consultation with the Division Chair or Program Director. It is highly recommended and encouraged for
   all faculty.
6. All newly hired full-time faculty will be assigned a mentor for the first year of employment. Attendance and
   participation in mentoring events are required.

Service to the Institution and Community
Service to the
college and the community are long-held cultural values of ACM. College and community service can be the faculty member’s contribution to
the improvement of the institution and/or the larger community. Faculty members will have choice in determining the content and context of
their service contributions in collaboration with the Program Director/Division Chair. Service to the institution and Community will provide
evidence for further consideration in faculty promotion and tenure deliberations by the Status Committee.

1. Provide service
   to the College on an annual basis. The minimum requirement is serving on one college-published committee/taskforce
   assignment. This requirement is waived during the first year of full-time tenure-track employment. Additional service considered
   for tenure and promotion includes, but is not limited to: additional committee(s), task-forces, workgroups, department or college-wide
   assessment special projects, college sanctioned student club advisor, acceptance of overload assignments, acceptance of travel to other
   instructional sites, serving as a Middle States evaluator or external program evaluator, etc.

Further service to the
institution can be demonstrated during Middle States self-study or during individual program accreditation renewal—when not a required
duty of the position. Examples include, but are not limited to, leading or participating in a self-study chapter, collecting and
analyzing data, and writing and editing the report.

1. Provide service to the College through community engagement that
   aligns with the College’s Mission/strategic priorities. The choice of this service includes, but is not limited to: incorporating service
   learning/civic engagement in classes, serving on community boards, serving on non-profit boards, volunteering at area K-12 schools, and
   other community service activities.
2. Attend All-College Assembly meetings.
3. To effectively participate in shared
   governance, faculty should review curriculum and academic standard changes.
4. Participate in shared governance by developing,
   reviewing, and implementing college-wide documents, plans and processes. Participation can occur through informational forums, providing
   feedback to the President’s Advisory Team, and/or participation in Faculty Association.

Faculty Workload and Load
Assignment:
Meeting the essential duties and responsibilities of a full-time, tenure track teaching appointment at Allegany
College of Maryland requires at least 40 hours per week on average, including work on and off campus, during the contract period. Much of
the faculty work occurs at designated times each week (such as classes, office hours, meetings, etc.) However, the very nature of the
workload of a professional educator at the college level means that the hours a faculty member fulfills their non-scheduled responsibilities
are based on individual judgment. The College offers learning opportunities in a variety of settings and at various times throughout the
day, including weekends. As such, relegating faculty to an 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday schedule is impractical. A typical faculty work
schedule varies from semester to semester and week to week to accommodate student learning, professional development and service to the
college/community.
The faculty member will:

1. Accept responsibilities and obligations as a professional educator. The
   primary duty of faculty is the instruction of assigned classes. This duty must take precedence over all other activities.
2. Teach a
   minimum load of 30 credits per academic year with the exception of designated release and/or reassignment time as defined by the faculty
   release and reassignment policy.
3. Work off-schedule hours, when necessary, for the benefit of their students or department: e.g.,
   evening and/or weekend hours instructing classes, grading assignments, travel between campuses or recruitment activities.
4. Be
   accessible to students in a variety of days, times, and modalities consistent with student needs. Faculty will maintain published office
   hours for a minimum of 3 hours per week over multiple days consistent with course modalities and campus location or instructional site.
   
5. Attend winter and spring commencement/graduation ceremonies.
6. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by
   supervisor.

Faculty members are also obligated to abide by, and thus support, all college policies and procedures. Faculty
must be committed to the learning centered philosophy, as well as the strategic priorities of the college as identified through the
Strategic Plan and the Educational Master Plan.

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.

Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to its faculty, staff, and job applicants through
non-discrimination in its employment practices including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotional
opportunities, compensation, discipline, and termination. The college complies with all applicable equal opportunity requirements and
county, state, and federal law regarding provision of equal employment opportunity.

Employer

Allegany
College of Maryland

Address

Phone

301-784-5253
301-784-5231

Website

https://www.allegany.edu/