Anatomy & Physiology - Adjunct Faculty

Spring Arbor University; Spring Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Spring Arbor University invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Biology Department to teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology I and II on campus. Instructors will also lead the labs associated with these courses and contribute to a supportive learning environment that reflects our Christian mission.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) and demonstrated teaching experience, with a commitment to inclusive education and collaboration with students and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or closely related field required; doctorate preferred.
• Completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in biological sciences related to anatomy/physiology strongly preferred.
• Successful college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred.
• Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology I and II on campus.
• Instructors are also needed for labs connected to the courses.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate faith perspectives within the discipline.

Skills

College-level teaching

Multicultural experience

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Doctorate preferred

18 graduate credit hours in biological sciences

Undergraduate teaching experience

Job description

Summary

The Department of Biology is seeking adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology I and/or Anatomy & Physiology II on campus. Instructors are also needed for the labs connected to the courses. Course assignments are available as early as Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would seek to integrate the Christian faith into their discipline and will be someone who enjoys working with students and other faculty. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University’s mission and values as an evangelical Christian University affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Spring Arbor University is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

Education And/or Experience

Master’s degree in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Nursing, or other discipline closely related to anatomy and physiology is required, with a doctorate degree preferred. Completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in biological sciences or related to anatomy/physiology is strongly preferred. Successful college-level teaching experience is also preferred, particularly in undergraduate anatomy and/or physiology courses.

Experience working in multicultural academic environments is preferred.

Individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.

In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes.

Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.