Instructor/Assistant Professor — Anatomy & Physiology (Temporary)

Montclair State University•Bloomfield, NJ

1d•$64,630 - $79,782•Onsite

About The Position

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University seeks a dedicated and experienced Biology educator for a two-year term appointment as Temporary Instructor/Assistant Professor, with specialization in Anatomy and Physiology. This is a teaching-focused, temporary appointment covering AY 2026–27 and AY 2027–28, with no research or creative activity expectations. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to take on a course coordination role, supporting adjunct faculty teaching remaining sections of the A&P sequence. This two-year, 10-month, temporary appointment covers AY 2026–27 and AY 2027–28, and continuation through June 30, 2028 is subject to a satisfactory performance review.

Requirements

Master's degree in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a closely related field (degree must be completed by the start date).
Demonstrated expertise in Human Anatomy and Physiology and documented experience teaching at the college level, including laboratory instruction.
Evidence of the ability to provide consistent, high-quality instruction across both lecture and laboratory settings.
A strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Record of success teaching in a diverse environment; minimum three years of teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multi-section courses, including coordinating adjunct faculty and laboratory preparations.
Experience teaching and mentoring pre-health students, including those preparing for Nursing program admission.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty across disciplines to ensure curricular alignment between gateway science courses and professional program requirements.
Experience integrating high-impact practices with teaching.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory sections of BIO 205 (Anatomy and Physiology I) and BIO 206 (Anatomy and Physiology II), carrying a standard Teaching Faculty load of 24 credit hours per academic year.
Support adjunct faculty teaching remaining sections of the A&P sequence.
Work closely with the laboratory technician to plan and coordinate laboratory preparations for all A&P lab sections.
Mentor and advise Applied Biological Sciences and pre-Nursing students on academic pathways, course progression, and preparation for Nursing program admission.
Monitor student progression through the BIO 205–206 sequence and proactively identify students who may need additional academic support.
Collaborate with Nursing program faculty to ensure curricular alignment between the A&P sequence and the expectations of the Nursing curriculum.