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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: 04/10/2026

Closing Date:
5/10/2026 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

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:

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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ anatomy and physiology at an institute of higher
education is preferred. Faculty will be primarily responsible for ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ and learning, and that supports the activities that foster a
learning-centered college. At ACM, our vision of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ and assessment methodologies in terms of student learning by engaging in the
   scholarship of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ effectiveness, commitment to ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ
    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
   ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ. 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ
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.

Benefits

Enjoy a robust and rewarding benefits package designed to
support your health, financial well-being, and personal growth. Employees have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
with employer contributions, along with valuable financial tools such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Dependent Care
Expense Accounts, and/or supplemental retirement account options. Retirement planning is further strengthened through participation in
Maryland’s State Pension System or the Maryland Optional Retirement Program. Generous educational perks—including tuition waivers for
employees and their families, as well as educational assistance for advanced degrees—help you reach your academic goals. With ample paid
leave, long-term disability coverage, free and confidential counseling services, and access to campus facilities and bookstore discounts,
this benefits package is built to enrich both your professional life and your life beyond work.

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