Instructor/Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Physiology (2 positions)

Anne Arundel Community College • Arnold, MD

367d • $58,055 - $72,915

About The Position

Are you an educator who believes education serves the greater good by providing all students with access to a better life? Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) may be the place for you. With learning as its central mission, AACC - located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland near historic Annapolis - has responded to the needs of a diverse community for more than 60 years by offering high-quality, affordable and accessible learning opportunities. Established in 1961, AACC is a fully accredited, public, two-year institution that offers national and regional studies leading to a degree or certificate, industry credential or transfer to a four-year institution. AACC also offers opportunities for career enhancement, personal enrichment and lifelong learning. The successful applicant embraces the idea of helping students achieve their goals and approaches academic and inclusive excellence as moral imperatives, as evidenced by a strong commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. We also welcome those who are energized by supporting a diverse set of learners and those who embrace the notion of lifelong learning and continuous improvement. AACC is a tenure-granting institution. Any candidate hired as a full-time faculty member may be eligible to apply for tenure in the future based on institutional eligibility requirements. AACC offers daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid and online classes. Full-time faculty contracts begin Aug. 16 and end June 15. Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology or closely related field.
• Evidence of collaboration and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of full-time equivalent community college teaching experience.
• Ability to teach a range of courses and adjust expectations and strategies to meet the needs of the course.
• Experience with pedagogy and classroom management techniques designed to maximize student success.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Spanish.
• Experience with curriculum development, particularly in an online format.
• Experience working with science outreach activities.
• Ph.D.
• Health-care related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Anatomy and Physiology courses, including Structure & Function of the Human Body, Human Biology Sequence and Anatomy and Physiology sequence.
• May also teach Bio 101 or other Biology courses related to expertise.
• Course schedules may include occasional evening, weekend or condensed formats.
• Remain current on effective teaching and learning practices that promote equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups in science.
• Serve on department and institutional committees.
• Accept any special assignments that further the mission of AACC, particularly collaborating with Health Science programs about our curriculum and efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree