Assistant Professor – Anatomy and Physiology

East Tennessee State University – Department of Biomedical Health Sciences – Assistant Professor – Anatomy and Physiology – 206260. The Department of Biomedical Health Sciences, in the College of Public Health, at East Tennessee State University, seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor level opening beginning August 2027. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Human Genetics. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach or develop other courses depending on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The primary focus of this position is that of teaching, but the successful candidate is expected to conduct scholarly activity related to their expertise and which are in line with the mission of the Department and College. The initial teaching load for the position is expected to be 2 courses (lectures + labs) per semester. Participation on committees at the Department, College, and University levels is also required.

A PhD in a relevant field is required. The preferred applicant will have experience in teaching undergraduate health sciences courses, with evidence of effectiveness in teaching undergraduate anatomy/physiology. Two years of undergraduate teaching with independent teaching experience preferred. GA teaching experience will also be considered. Applicants with experience in teaching human genetics will receive extra consideration. Applicants with postdoctoral experience in a relevant field or with extensive teaching experience or pedagogical research will receive extra consideration.

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