Assistant/Associate Adjunct Professor – Physiology /Course Director and Basic Science Faculty E[...]

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 93,700 - 145,700; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Office of Medical Education seeks a Course Director and Basic Science Faculty Educator to lead the Physiology/Immunology course and supervise hands-on Gross Anatomy and Embryology for medical students. This year-round role shares responsibilities between course direction and teaching, with opportunities to innovate using technology and case-based learning.

The position reports to senior leaders in medical education and collaborates with anatomy and embryology co-directors to deliver

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Physiology or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in graduate or medical education.
• Demonstrated effectiveness across multiple organ systems and in collaborative educational environments.
• Gross Anatomy lab teaching experience preferred; faculty development available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective Physiology/Immunology course that optimizes horizontal integration among pre-clerkship courses.
• Expand vertical integration of physiology/immunology topics within the course and collaborate with clinicians.
• Provide formative feedback to students and create high-quality summative assessments.
• Develop innovative approaches to physiology/immunology education using technology-enhanced instruction, medical devices or digital health tools, team-based learning, simulations, large- and small-group teaching, and case-based learning.
• Work with Gross Anatomy and Embryology co-directors to create hands-on dissections for first-year students and support remediation programs or other training.”
• Assist in delivering longitudinal basic science content to upper-level medical students, graduate students or other trainees.
• Engage in scholarly activity in medical education and collaborate with support teams.

Education

PhD in Physiology or related discipline

Two years of teaching experience in graduate or medical education

Gross Anatomy lab teaching experience

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Course Director and Basic Science Faculty Educator. This year‑round role will share time between directing a Physiology/Immunology course and teaching hands‑on Gross Anatomy & Embryology.

Salary Range

Salary range: $93,700 – $145,700. UC salary scales determine minimum pay. The position may include membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Window

Open date: April 8, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not been filled.

Position Description

The Office of Medical Education and the Department of Physiology & Biophysics seeks a Course Director and Basic Science Faculty Educator with demonstrated excellence in teaching.

The Basic Science Faculty Educator’s time will be equally divided between course direction and teaching responsibilities for the Physiology/Immunology course and hands‑on teaching for the Gross Anatomy and Embryology course.

• Deliver an effective Physiology/Immunology course that optimizes horizontal integration among pre‑clerkship courses.
• Expand vertical integration of physiology/immunology topics within the course and collaborate with clinicians.
• Provide meaningful formative feedback to students throughout the course, in addition to creating high‑quality summative assessments.
• Develop innovative approaches to physiology/immunology education using technology‑enhanced instruction, medical devices or digital health tools, team‑based learning, simulations, large‑ and small‑group teaching, and case‑based learning.
• Work collaboratively with the Gross Anatomy and Embryology co‑directors to create high‑quality hands‑on small group dissections for students during the first‑year course, summer remediation programs, or other anatomical training courses.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of longitudinal basic science course content taught to upper‑level medical students, graduate students, or other trainees.
• Additional responsibilities include working with our academic success and support teams, service to the institution, and scholarly activity in medical education.

This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Vice Dean of Medical Education, the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Science Education and Educational Technology, and the Associate Dean of Basic Science Education.

Department

https://medschool.uci.edu/research/basic-science-departments/physiology-biophysics

School

https://medschool.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

• Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Physiology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in graduate or medical education.
• Demonstrated effectiveness across multiple organ systems and in collaborative educational environments.
• Gross Anatomy lab teaching experience preferred. Faculty development will be provided to individuals who require additional training.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Statement – see our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Research Statement – see our guidance for writing a research statement.
• Service Statement – see our guidance for writing a service statement.

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Professional references may be required/requested in later stages of the recruitment.

Apply Link

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10095

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM‑035: Affiantive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job Location

Irvine, CA