(FT) Assistant Professor, Science (Chemistry and Biology)
Salary
$64,377.00 Annually
Location
Mays Landing/Cape May & Atlantic City Campuses, NJ
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202200495
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Science Technology Engineering Math Programs
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Reports to: Chair - Science; Dean - STEM
Faculty members are primarily teachers and are responsible for the preparation and implementation of assigned courses. The college expects faculty members to expend about three-quarters of their time in teaching responsibilities.
Examples of Duties
- Teaches a minimum of 15 contact hours per week in chemistry and biology.
- Participates in college-wide committee work, recruitment day activities, student advising, community outreach, etc.
- Communicates and executes pedagogical and classroom management plans effectively
- Works with the Director of Science Labs to ensure student safety and to requisition supplies and equipment.
- Clarifies to students the expectations and standards for assignments, assessments, and all class policies
- Advises students, shows concern for their academic welfare providing assistance with course work and planning of programs
- Develops and teaches appropriate course content for classroom and online use that conforms to WCAG 2.0 specifications for accessibility
- Conducts a minimum of three office hours per week
- Participates in curriculum development and revision pertaining to departmental programs.
- Conducts course and program assessment and communicates recommendations to department
- Works with other faculty to recommend selection of textbooks and classroom resources
- Assists in development of an effective means of evaluating and establishing clearly defined grading standards and procedures maintaining course consistency and academic rigor.
- Responds to colleges needs and adheres to departmental and college policies
- Pursues professional development and increased knowledge in teaching through avenues such as self-and graduate study, workshops and conferences
- Participates in department meetings and related advisory boards
- Participates in the college governance process through division-level tasks
Typical Qualifications
Education:
- Masters degree in biology, chemistry or a related field preferred
Experience:
- Teaching experience preferred
- Experience with WCAG/accessibility compliance a plus
Competencies and Skills
- Demonstrated teaching excellence with diverse student populations
- Ability to deliver course instruction on the ground in the classroom, remotely through Zoom or a comparable video conferencing software, and online through Blackboard or a comparable LMS
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite
Supplemental Information
Terms of Employment:
- This position may require flexible scheduling to include evenings and weekends and duties at any Atlantic Cape location.
Atlantic Cape offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
- Pension/Defined Contribution Plans
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Employer Atlantic Cape Community College
Address 5100 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, New Jersey, 08330
Phone 6093435611
6093435611
Website http://www.atlanticcape.edu/