Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor – Anatomy & Physiology, Department of Anthropology

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time, Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position to start Spring 2026, with flexibility. The successful candidate will lead the development of a human gross anatomy teaching program in the Department of Anthropology’s new gross anatomy teaching lab. The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor will join a collegial, science-based anthropology department with strong interdisciplinary ties across Penn State. Teaching responsibilities will include a human gross anatomy dissection course for medical students, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates, other cadaver-based anatomy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the creation of a new anatomy curriculum in the Department of Anthropology. Additional responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining the human gross anatomy teaching program in the department, training laboratory teaching assistants to be effective members of an instructional team, creating/implementing inquiry-based class exercises, and leading curriculum design and assessment. Opportunities for research collaboration also exist for the Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor with current department faculty, whose research areas include (but are not limited to): functional morphology and biomechanics, evolutionary developmental biology, evolutionary genetics and genomics, evolutionary health, behavioral ecology, and human-environment interactions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, anatomy, physiology, or another anatomy related field in hand at the time of appointment.
• At least two years of teaching experience in relevant courses.
• Demonstrated interest in pedagogy and application of research-based teaching methods.
• Undergraduate or graduate teaching experience that implements active learning strategies.
• Documented excellence in teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Anatomy teaching and dissection experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a human gross anatomy teaching program.
• Teach a human gross anatomy dissection course for medical students, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates.
• Teach other cadaver-based anatomy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Oversee and maintain the human gross anatomy teaching program.
• Train laboratory teaching assistants.
• Create and implement inquiry-based class exercises.
• Lead curriculum design and assessment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree