Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the heart of Philadelphia invites applications for a dynamic teaching faculty position focused on human anatomy and physiology. This role emphasizes a commitment to teaching excellence, diversity, and inclusion while fostering a collaborative environment. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop a line of scholarship and engage in meaningful research, contributing to the department's mission of enhancing undergraduate education through experiential learning. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive community, this position offers a unique chance to shape the next generation of health science professionals.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan match

Remote and flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Fertility assistance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of PhD or Doctorate required.
• Experience teaching human anatomy and physiology courses in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be teaching human anatomy and physiology.
• Support academic career growth and engage students in experiential learning.

Skills

Teaching human anatomy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Education

PhD or Doctorate

Tools

Multimedia development

Technology integration

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor

Apply now Job no: 504551

Work type: Full-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions

Job Summary

The Department of Health Sciences at Drexel University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor whose primary responsibility will be teaching human anatomy and physiology and related courses. Successful candidates will be dedicated to teaching with an inclusive philosophy and enthusiastic about establishing a line of scholarship and service that supports academic career growth and the department’s mission of engaging undergraduate students in a range of experiential learning opportunities. A major focus of the position is helping the department achieve its teaching mission. Protected time for research and career development will be provided as appropriate. Candidates who have expertise in content areas associated with major chronic health conditions are of particular interest for the department; these content areas include, but are not limited to: cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology and neuroscience, aging, and genetics. Candidates who bring a line of scholarship that can enhance the department’s emerging emphasis on creating an undergraduate research experience for all undergraduates are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that outlines the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and interest for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a brief statement of teaching philosophy and interests, 4) a brief statement of the candidate’s research/scholarship agenda and goals, and 5) names of three references that can be contacted if the applicant is selected.

Essential Functions

• Primary responsibility will be teaching human anatomy and physiology and related courses
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of PhD or Doctorate
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience
• Experience teaching human anatomy and physiology courses in higher education
• Experience with development of multimedia and integration of technology in an academic setting
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Commitment to collaborating with instructors across a shared course and department
• Commitment to teaching, diversity and inclusion, scholarship, service and growth as an academic faculty member
• Alignment with the goals and direction of the Health Sciences Department
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise that compliments our current faculty and potential collaborators within the College of Nursing & Health Professions and Drexel University
• A defined scholarly agenda related to health sciences
• Experience with mentoring students in undergraduate research
• Experience teaching in a gross anatomy lab
  
  

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
  
  

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Mar 3 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Jun 2 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor

Apply now Job no: 504551

Work type: Full-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions

Essential Functions

• Primary responsibility will be teaching human anatomy and physiology and related courses
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of PhD or Doctorate
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience
• Experience teaching human anatomy and physiology courses in higher education
• Experience with development of multimedia and integration of technology in an academic setting
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Commitment to collaborating with instructors across a shared course and department
• Commitment to teaching, diversity and inclusion, scholarship, service and growth as an academic faculty member
• Alignment with the goals and direction of the Health Sciences Department
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise that compliments our current faculty and potential collaborators within the College of Nursing & Health Professions and Drexel University
• A defined scholarly agenda related to health sciences
• Experience with mentoring students in undergraduate research
• Experience teaching in a gross anatomy lab
  
  

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
  
  

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Mar 3 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Jun 2 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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