Open Rank Professor of Biomedical Science

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is seeking applicants for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Open-Rank Faculty position in Biomedical Science (Anatomy and Physiology), starting in January 2027. The position will focus on providing dynamic teaching and support for the University’s Biomedical Science program, as well as a commitment to the University’s mission as a school of opportunity. This faculty’s primary responsibility will be to teach biomedical science courses at all levels, with a focus on preparing students who intend to pursue study in a medical field. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in a small university setting and possess the ability to work effectively with others in a collegial environment dedicated to student learning. Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.
An ideal applicant will have a background and interest in human anatomy and physiology and display a passion for teaching excellence. The position’s teaching responsibilities will include biomedical science courses for majors and non-majors, as well as courses to support our health sciences programs. Courses include Anatomy and Physiology I and II for both majors and non-majors, as well as Neurobiology and other courses appropriate to the candidate’s specific expertise. The position also requires advising students, providing service to the University community, assisting with departmental activities, and continuing scholarly growth and development. As part of scholarly growth and development, faculty are encouraged to engage in research projects with undergraduate students, and we ask that interested candidates submit a statement of research interest.
The University of Pikeville strives to serve students by making learning accessible and affordable. One of the University’s signature initiatives is Open Educational Resources, which provides no-cost course materials and alleviates the economic burden on students and their families. The College of Arts & Sciences offers flexible delivery modes, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online options for courses and programs. The College seeks candidates committed to the values of educational access, flexibility, innovative teaching, and active learning.

Requirements

• A terminal graduate degree in biomedical science or a related discipline is required. Applicants with ABD status and those within one year of completing their degree will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching biomedical science courses at the undergraduate level is strongly desired.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Background and interest in human anatomy and physiology.
• Passion for teaching excellence.
• Commitment to teaching in a small university setting.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a collegial environment dedicated to student learning.
• Commitment to the values of educational access, flexibility, innovative teaching, and active learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach biomedical science courses at all levels, with a focus on preparing students who intend to pursue study in a medical field.
• Teach biomedical science courses for majors and non-majors, as well as courses to support health sciences programs.
• Teach Anatomy and Physiology I and II for both majors and non-majors.
• Teach Neurobiology and other courses appropriate to the candidate’s specific expertise.
• Advise students.
• Provide service to the University community.
• Assist with departmental activities.
• Continue scholarly growth and development.
• Engage in research projects with undergraduate students.

What This Job Offers

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