Biological Sciences Faculty; Molecular & Cellular Biology

Job Description

Full‑time faculty positions begin in July 2026 with a 30‑credit hour (170‑day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of lower‑division biology courses such as General Biology I, Human Anatomy I and II, and Microbiology. This candidate will also be responsible for building and teaching two upper‑division cell and molecular biology courses. Two‑thirds of the expected teaching load will be taught at the Leadville campus (lower‑division courses) and one‑third at the Breckenridge campus (upper‑division courses).

The position is expected to teach in a variety of modalities (in‑person, asynchronous, remote synchronous, or hybrid) to meet the needs of our college system. Teaching in other disciplines may be an option. Candidates eligible to be credentialed in additional natural sciences may be given preference. Weekend and evening teaching may be required.

• Teach course load as assigned.
• Evaluate courses and assess student learning.
• Meet established course, program, and learning outcomes.
• Comply with department guidelines and college policies.
• Maintain at least five office hours per week to meet with students.
• Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages communication.
• Assist with academic advising of students.
• Participate in orientation and registration activities.
• Engage in assessment activities and program review.
• Participate in recruiting and retention efforts.

• Continuing certification in discipline (if applicable).
• Graduate coursework.
• Continuing education.
• Sharing expertise within the discipline (e.g., grant writing, publishing, exhibitions, performances, presentations, conferences).
• Attending campus and college‑wide trainings and in‑services.
• Conducting research.
• Developing/advancing instructional technology.
• Other activities approved by faculty member and Assistant Dean of Instruction.

• Serve on campus and college‑wide committees.
• Represent discipline on state, national, and international levels.
• Participate in relevant projects with administrative approval.
• Mentor peers.
• Modify, develop, and maintain curriculum.
• Assist with assessment activities (e.g., develop learning outcomes and assessment projects for courses, disciplines, and programs).
• Assist with program review.
• Advise student organizations.
• Participate in recruiting/retention activities.
• Attend and participate in program, discipline, in‑service, and campus meetings.
• Develop promotion portfolio.
• Participate in community service activities (as appropriate).

• Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed.
• A minimum of a master’s degree is required. Preferably in biology or a related field, or with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in biology or related fields.
• Higher education teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Students or professionals with significant research and/or industry experience in cell and molecular biology are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who meet CMC credentialing standards in a secondary discipline (e.g., Physical Sciences) may be given preference.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, a list of three professional references, and transcripts (copies only for application purposes). Transcripts must be included with application material.

CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.

Salary range: $79,902.51 – $97,321.19 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing (may be available based on eligibility and availability), relocation (if applicable). Salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s…