Professor of Health Sciences (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Professor of Health Sciences (Assistant,
Associate, or Full)

Description

The Department of Health
Sciences at Furman University invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor,
Associate Professor, or Professor, to begin August 2027. We seek
candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in human physiology,
biomedical sciences, or related field dedicated to excellence in
teaching and scholarship in health sciences in the context of a
rigorous liberal arts university. Candidates who also possess
training or experience in clinical settings are especially
encouraged to apply. The position requires: 1) teaching
pathophysiology of infectious and chronic diseases, anatomy and
physiology, and other Health Sciences courses to undergraduate
students; 2) conducting health-related research and scholarship in
an undergraduate setting; 3) engaging in service within the
university and department; and 4) working collaboratively with
students, faculty, and staff.

Job Description

The
Department of Health Sciences is a successful academic unit with 16
full-time faculty members dedicated to developing students
holistically to lead lives of meaning and purpose, and to cultivate
comprehensive inquiry for improving and promoting all dimensions of
wellness, health, and lifelong physical activity. The Department of
Health Sciences faculty are committed to providing enriching
educational opportunities for its approximately 225 Health Sciences
and Public Health majors and for students across the campus
community through university General Education Requirement courses.
A majority of students across the two majors plan to enter
professional schools in clinical health disciplines such as
medicine, physician assistant, nursing, dentistry, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and nutrition. Other students enter
exercise/sports science or public health related graduate programs,
or directly into health-related employment opportunities.

With the goal
of continuing to support and prepare undergraduate students
progressing into clinical health disciplines, the Department of
Health Sciences seeks a tenure-track faculty member whose expertise
complements and extends that of the current faculty in the
department. The ideal candidate will be able to teach
Pathophysiology of Infectious Diseases, Pathophysiology of Chronic
Diseases, Anatomy and Physiology, and other Health Sciences core
courses. The typical teaching load is five courses per year.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will engage and mentor
undergraduate students as collaborators in a rigorous scholarly
program that produces peer-reviewed work.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. or
equivalent in human physiology, biomedical sciences, or related
field is required by June 1, 2027. Applicants with clinical
training or experience in addition to the Ph.D. are particularly
encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be an integral
part of the mission of the Department of Health Sciences, becoming
a part of an interdisciplinary team committed to excellence in
teaching, mentorship, and scholarship in an undergraduate liberal
arts environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to
work with historically underrepresented students, including
students of color, and be committed to assisting the university in
its continuing efforts to become a model of inclusive
excellence.

Application Instructions
Application
review will begin November 1, 2026, but applications will be
accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants
should submit the following documents as a single PDF in the order
listed: 1) a letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae 3) statement
of teaching philosophy 4) a research statement which summarizes
past research activity and discusses future research plans; and 5)
complete contact information for three references. The statement of
teaching philosophy should describe how the candidate's teaching
and mentoring might contribute to a liberal arts college community
that aims, among other things, to foster inquiry, diversity, and
belonging. Questions and requests for additional information should
be addressed to Ben Snyder, Professor and Chair of the Department
of Health Sciences, Ben.Snyder@furman.edu.

Furman
University is a nationally ranked liberal arts college and has a
strong history of excellent teaching and mentoring and is committed
to delivering high-impact experiences to undergraduate students.
The Furman Advantage promises students an individualized four-year
pathway facilitated by a team of mentors and infused with a rich
and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom
that include undergraduate research, study away, internships,
community-engaged learning, and opportunities to engage across
differences.

Furman
University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive
community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship,
and programming. We believe that cultural understanding,
inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are
essential components of a transformative undergraduate education.
We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum
built on a substantial general education program, featuring
traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of
disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study.
Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various
initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as
On Discourse and the

Intergroup
Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and
four distinctive external-facing institutes. The successful
candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse
backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to expanding
access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning culture.

Furman
University is located in Greenville, SC, a racially and culturally
diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the
Southeast and is ranked among “America's Ten Best” by Forbes
Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and
public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile
bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and
Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America's coolest small
towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville,
Charlotte and Atlanta, and various outdoor recreational activities
amidst lakes, rivers, and mountains. The Blue Ridge Mountains and
Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.

To apply, please visit:
https://apply.interfolio.com/195653

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