About this role
Assistant Professor, Science (Chemistry and Biology)
Job Details
Employer Atlantic Cape Community College
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
- Benefits
Description
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Reports to: Chair – Science; Dean - STEM
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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.
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Examples of Duties
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Teaches a minimum of 15 contact hours per week in chemistry and biology.
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Participates in college-wide committee work, recruitment day activities, student advising, community outreach, etc.
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Communicates and executes pedagogical and classroom management plans effectively
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Works with the Director of Science Labs to ensure student safety and to requisition supplies and equipment.
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Clarifies to students the expectations and standards for assignments, assessments, and all class policies
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Advises students, shows concern for their academic welfare providing assistance with course work and planning of programs
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Develops and teaches appropriate course content for classroom and online use that conforms to WCAG 2.0 specifications for accessibility
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Conducts a minimum of three office hours per week
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Participates in curriculum development and revision pertaining to departmental programs.
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Conducts course and program assessment and communicates recommendations to department
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Works with other faculty to recommend selection of textbooks and classroom resources
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Assists in development of an effective means of evaluating and establishing clearly defined grading standards and procedures maintaining course consistency and academic rigor.
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Responds to college's needs and adheres to departmental and college policies
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Pursues professional development and increased knowledge in teaching through avenues such as self-and graduate study, workshops and conferences
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Participates in department meetings and related advisory boards
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Participates in the college governance process through division-level tasks
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Typical Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in biology, chemistry or a related field preferred
Experience
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Teaching experience preferred
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Experience with WCAG/accessibility compliance a plus
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Competencies and Skills
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Demonstrated teaching excellence with diverse student populations
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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
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite
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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:
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Pension/Defined Contribution Plans
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Medical and Prescription
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Dental
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Vision
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Flexible spending accounts
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Paid holidays
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Paid time off
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Employer
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Atlantic Cape Community College
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Address
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5100 Black Horse Pike
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Mays Landing, New Jersey, 08330
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Website