Adjunct Instructor – Anatomy and Physiology (General Call)

Edgewood College; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 68,880,000; Part time

Job summary

Edgewood University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology courses (Bio210 and Bio211) in Madison, WI. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and grading assessments in lecture and lab, and coordinating alignment across sections via the Canvas LMS.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree or ABD in biology or a closely related field; a PhD is preferred. Teaching Anatomy and Physiology experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or ABD in biology or related field; PhD preferred.
• Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and grade formative and summative assessments in lecture and lab.
• Work with other instructors to ensure alignment between sections; maintain an updated Canvas course site.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or ABD in biology or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Anatomy and Physiology

The Department of Biological Sciences at Edgewood University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate level courses Anatomy and Physiology courses.

Course Descriptions:

Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Bio210)

This course covers the study of structure and function of the cells, tissues, skin, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the human body.

Anatomy and Physiology 2 (Bio211)

This course covers the study of structure and function of the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body.

Responsibilities:

Instructors would be responsible for planning, implementing, and grading formative and summative assessments in lecture and lab. They will also be expected to work with other instructors to ensure alignment between different sections of a course. All courses are managed through an online LMS (Canvas) and instructors are expected to maintain an updated course site throughout the semester.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Candidates must have a master’s degree or ABD in biology or a closely related field; a PhD is preferred.
• Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology is highly preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.

First consideration will be given to applicants who apply by June 1, 2026.

A completed application will consist of:

• a letter of application
• a statement of teaching philosophy;
• a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists)

Edgewood University
Human Resources – ANAT
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
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Equal Opportunity Employer