Life Sciences Faculty

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

MD Retirement & Pension System options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Howard Community College seeks a full-time Life Sciences faculty member to teach Anatomy & Physiology I & II, and General Biology, and coordinate courses. The position requires a Master’s degree or higher in a Life Science field and at least three years of college teaching experience.

The ideal candidate will use diverse teaching approaches, engage in curriculum development, and participate in outcomes assessment and service on college committees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Anatomy and Physiology or related Life Science field.
• Three years of college teaching experience in Anatomy and/or General Biology.
• Experience with diverse student populations and online teaching.
• Ability to develop curriculum, advise students, and participate in committees.

Responsibilities

• Teach and/or coordinate Anatomy and Physiology I & II and General Biology courses.
• Develop curriculum and assess learning outcomes.
• Engage and advise students, participate in college committees.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Anatomy and Physiology or related Life Science field

Three years of college teaching experience

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Howard Community College ( HCC ) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever‑changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title Life Sciences Faculty

FLSA Exempt

FT/PT Full Time

Hours Per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5

Grade F2

Compensation Range

Compensation Range $65,450-89,995

Summary

The Division of Health and Sciences at Howard Community College ( HCC ) is seeking applicants for an outstanding full‑time faculty position in the discipline of Life Sciences, focusing on Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology. The faculty member will be expected to teach and/or coordinate lecture and lab courses in Life Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and General Biology).

Applicants are required to have a Master’s degree or higher in Anatomy and Physiology or a related Life Science field and will have at least three years of college teaching experience. Applicants should have experience successfully working with a variety of college student populations including traditional and nontraditional students (including high school JumpStart participants) and those with a variety of diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have experience with a range of teaching approaches including the use of digital resources, LMS use, and online teaching. The faculty member will fulfill a variety of college responsibilities including developing curriculum, engaging and advising students, collecting outcomes assessment and service on college committees. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence, Instructional Excellence, and integrates active learning strategies appropriately into their teaching. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in professional engagement with students outside of the classroom. Examples include, but are not limited to, serving as a faculty advisor for a student organization or serving as a faculty mentor for student undergraduate research.

At HCC , we serve a diverse student population and are committed to providing our students, staff and faculty with pathways to success. We value innovation, professional development, collaboration, integrity and respect. Teaching excellence is placed at the core of our Division and we are excited to welcome a new full‑time faculty member to our team. We encourage you to see why HCC is a great place to discover greatness in yourself and others.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Rank and salary will be determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs (Faculty Salary Schedule). For best consideration, application materials must be submitted by September 30, 2026.

Experience Required

• Minimum of a in Anatomy and Physiology or a related Life Science discipline.
• A minimum of three years of college teaching experience in Anatomy and Physiology and/or General Biology.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the college level
• Ability to teach using a variety of approaches, including online teaching
• Ability to develop and maintain updated LMS course sites and online gradebooks for all classes
• Ability to teach morning, afternoon, and evening classes and varying schedules by semester.

Preferred requirements

• Ability to teach a variety of other life science courses in addition to Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology (microbiology, genetics, etc.)
• Experience in course or program learning outcomes assessment
• Experience in course coordination, including onboarding and/or mentoring adjunct faculty and developing curriculum.
• Experience engaging students outside of the classroom, such as advising student clubs or leading undergraduate research.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

N/A

Supervisory Position?

Supervisory Position? Yes

Division

Division Teaching & Learning Services

Department

Department Health & Sciences

Posting Number

Posting Number B675P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Best Consideration Date

Best Consideration Date 09/30/2026

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/20/2026

Continuous Recruitment?

Continuous Recruitment? No

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP , a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP .

*Pre‑employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Reference Collection

References

Minimum Requests 3

Maximum Requests 3

Cut-off Date

Special Instructions to Reference Provider

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a master's degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess at least three years of experience in higher education instruction and/or advising and/or student programming?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044

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