Assistant Professor (Biomedical Health Sciences)
About The Position
East Tennessee State University’s Department of Biomedical Health Sciences in the College of Public Health seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Anatomy and Physiology, position #206260, beginning August 2027. The position’s primary focus is teaching undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Human Genetics. The successful candidate may teach or develop additional courses based on their expertise and departmental needs. The initial teaching load is expected to be two courses, including lectures and labs, per semester. The faculty member is also expected to conduct scholarly activity related to their expertise and aligned with the mission of the Department and College, and to serve on Department, College, and University committees. A PhD in a relevant field is required. Preferred qualifications include undergraduate health sciences teaching experience and evidence of effective undergraduate anatomy and physiology teaching. Two years of undergraduate teaching with independent teaching experience is preferred; graduate assistant teaching experience will also be considered. Experience teaching human genetics, relevant postdoctoral experience, extensive teaching experience, or pedagogical research will receive additional consideration. Salary is commensurate with experience. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, and transcripts. The posting’s closing date may change without notice.
Requirements
- Earned PhD in a relevant field.
- Experience teaching undergraduate health sciences courses.
- Evidence of effectiveness teaching undergraduate anatomy and physiology.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of undergraduate teaching with independent teaching experience; graduate assistant teaching experience will also be considered.
- Experience teaching human genetics.
- Postdoctoral experience in a relevant field.
- Extensive teaching experience or pedagogical research.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Human Genetics.
- Teach or develop other courses as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.
- Conduct scholarly activity related to the candidate’s expertise and aligned with the mission of the Department and College.
- Serve on committees at the Department, College, and University levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
