Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Austin Peay State University • Clarksville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Peay State University invites applications for a full-time 9-month instructor position (three-year, renewable, nontenure contract role) for the Department of Biology. This position is face-to-face/in-person teaching starting July 30, 2027. Teaching may take place at the Clarksville and/or Ft. Campbell campuses. There may be opportunities for summer teaching.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Biology or related field.
• Demonstrated success as a teacher with three or more years of experience teaching anatomy and physiology.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 workload credits (WLCs) per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) or approximately 12 workload credits per semester (roughly two lectures and two labs each semester).
• Coordinate BIOL 2010/2011 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2020/2021 Human Anatomy and Physiology II courses, including keeping courses updated and current to meet departmental needs; maintaining common online platform courses (D2L learning module and Pearson’s Mastering A&P), syllabi, outlines, and other course materials to be shared with all Human Anatomy & Physiology instructors; completing and submitting general education assessments and other assessment activities of Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and making changes as needed based on data collected; and carrying out other duties as needed to fulfill course coordinator role.
• Supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and student workers who are teaching and prepping Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II lab sections; including working with GTAs to ensure that they are prepared to teach Human Anatomy & Physiology lab sections; serving as instructor of record for lab sections taught by GTAs who do not meet instructor of record requirements; ensuring all syllabus, gradebook, and grade/attendance submission requirements are met for all GTA taught sections; evaluating GTAs and adjuncts teaching A&P, and managing issues related to Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II labs, including student related issues.
• Serve on/chair Departmental, College, or University Committees that are Relevant to Position
• Work with the Faculty and Staff to promote recruitment, retention, and overall student success and to support departmental initiatives and success, including participation in departmental and other required meetings.
• Other duties assigned by the Chair, Dean, or APSU Administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level