Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology

Concordia University, Chicago•River Forest, IL

About The Position

Concordia University Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology in the College of Health, Science, & Technology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology courses for Biology, Exercise Science, and Nursing programs, including lectures and laboratories, and may develop Movement Science courses as departmental needs grow. The professor will help establish and manage the university’s new cadaver laboratory, including protocols, safety standards, specimen-care procedures, and regulatory compliance. The position will also integrate the Anatomage Table and virtual reality learning experiences into anatomy, physiology, and related health science curricula. The candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students, participate in curriculum development and assessment, collaborate with nursing and health science faculty, contribute to university service and community outreach, and support accreditation and program-review efforts. The position includes maintaining a scholarly agenda through research and publication, with opportunities for scholarship related to technology-enhanced anatomy education. The successful candidate should be an innovative educator and scholar committed to academic excellence, immersive technology-enhanced learning, and Concordia University Chicago’s mission as a Christ-centered, Lutheran university.

Requirements

PhD in Biology, Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field; or an MD, DPT, DO, or terminal degree in a health science-related field.
Prior college-level teaching experience in Anatomy & Physiology or related biological sciences, in lecture and/or laboratory settings.
Hands-on experience with cadaver laboratory instruction and/or management.
Demonstrated use of the Anatomage Table or virtual dissection technology in an instructional setting.
Experience with virtual reality tools or emerging educational technologies in health science or biological sciences.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, scholarly activity appropriate to a tenure-track position.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including pre-professional health science students.
Strong command of human anatomy, physiology, and related biological sciences.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for cadaver laboratories, including OSHA and state anatomical board guidelines.
Ability to teach across multiple course levels and student populations, including pre-nursing students, biology majors, and allied health students.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a small, collegial department.
Alignment with the mission and values of a Lutheran Christian university.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with movement science, exercise science, or kinesiology.
Experience in curriculum development or program assessment.
Proficiency with, or interest in learning, the Anatomage Table or comparable virtual dissection technology.
Experience with VR platforms and tools such as Visible Body VR, 3D Organon, or Primal Pictures.
Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology courses for Biology, Exercise Science, and Nursing programs, including lecture and laboratory sections.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the new cadaver laboratory, including protocols, safety standards, specimen-care procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee and integrate the Anatomage Table into anatomy and physiology curricula, developing virtual dissection exercises and assessments.
Design and implement virtual reality learning experiences for anatomy, physiology, and related health science courses.
Develop and deliver Movement Science courses as needed, based on departmental growth and candidate expertise.
Maintain an active scholarly agenda through research and publication.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic and career development.
Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental planning.
Collaborate with nursing faculty and health science colleagues to support curricular alignment and interdisciplinary integration.
Engage in university service through committee work and community outreach.
Support accreditation efforts and program review processes.