Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology

Concordia University Chicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or HSA

Retirement Pension Plan

Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan

Life Insurance (Basic & Supplemental)

AD&D Coverage

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology to lead cutting-edge labs and integrate Anatomage, VR, and immersive learning into courses across Biology, Exercise Science, and Nursing. The role emphasizes scholarly activity, curriculum development, and mentoring students, with a compensation range reflecting qualifications.

The department collaborates across health-science programs to advance experiential education on campus in River

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field; or MD/DPT/DO or equivalent terminal degree.
• Experience teaching Anatomy & Physiology at the college level (lecture and/or lab).
• Hands-on cadaver lab instruction and/or management.
• Experience with Anatomage or virtual dissection in instruction.
• Experience with VR tools in health-science education.
• Evidence of tenure-track scholarly activity potential.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Curriculum development or program assessment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology courses for Biology, Exercise Science, and Nursing programs, including lecture and lab sections.
• Lead development and management of the cadaver lab including protocols, safety, specimen care, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and integrate the Anatomage Table into curricula with virtual dissection exercises.
• Design and implement VR learning experiences for anatomy and related health courses.
• Develop and deliver Movement Science courses as needed based on departmental growth.
• Maintain scholarly agenda through research and publication in technology-enhanced anatomy education.
• Advise and mentor undergraduates in academics and career development.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental planning.
• Collaborate with nursing and health-science faculty for curricular alignment.
• Engage in university service and accreditation activities.

Skills

Cadaveric dissection instruction

Anatomage integration

VR learning experiences

Anatomy & physiology instruction

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diversity in student populations

Education

PhD in Biology/Physiology/Exercise Science or related

MD / DPT / DO or terminal health-science degree

Tools

Anatomage Table

VR platforms

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology within the College of Health, Science, & Technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing department at a transformational moment in its history. CUC is investing significantly in cutting-edge instructional infrastructure, including a newly constructed cadaver laboratory, an Anatomage virtual dissection suite, and virtual reality (VR) anatomy and physiology learning environments. The successful candidate will play a foundational role in shaping how these state-of-the-art facilities are used to educate the next generation of health professionals. Teaching responsibilities will span undergraduate Biology (BIO) anatomy courses, Nursing Anatomy & Physiology programs, and potentially Movement Science coursework. We seek an innovative educator and scholar who is passionate about immersive, technology-enhanced learning, committed to academic excellence, and aligned with Concordia's mission as a Christ-centered, Lutheran university.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology courses for Biology, Exercise Science, and Nursing programs, including lecture and laboratory sections
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the new cadaver laboratory, including establishing protocols, safety standards, specimen care procedures, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee and integrate the Anatomage Table into anatomy and physiology curricula, developing innovative virtual dissection exercises and assessments
• Design and implement virtual reality (VR) learning experiences for anatomy, physiology, and related health science courses
• Develop and deliver Movement Science courses as needed, based on departmental growth and candidate expertise
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda through research and publication with opportunities to pursue scholarship related to technology-enhanced anatomy education
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic and career development
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental planning
• Collaborate with nursing faculty and health science colleagues to ensure curricular alignment and interdisciplinary integration
• Engage in university service through committee work and community outreach
• Support accreditation efforts and program review processes

Skill Sets

• Strong command of human anatomy, physiology, and related biological sciences
• Demonstrated experience with cadaveric dissection instruction and laboratory management, including knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements (OSHA, state anatomical board guidelines)
• Proficiency or interest in learning the Anatomage or comparable virtual dissection technology, including curriculum integration
• Experience with virtual reality platforms and tools applied to anatomy, physiology, or health science education (e.g., Visible Body VR, 3D Organon, Primal Pictures, or similar)
• Ability to teach across multiple course levels and student populations (pre-nursing, biology majors, allied health)
• Familiarity with movement science, exercise science, or kinesiology (preferred)
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, collegial department environment
• Alignment with the mission and values of a Lutheran Christian university

Minimum Experience Required

• Prior college-level teaching experience in Anatomy & Physiology or related biological sciences (lecture and/or lab)
• Hands-on experience with cadaver laboratory instruction and/or management
• Demonstrated use of Anatomage Table or virtual dissection technology in an instructional setting
• Experience with VR tools or emerging educational technologies in a health science or biological sciences context
• Evidence of or clear potential for scholarly activity appropriate to a tenure-track position
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including pre-professional health science students
• Experience in curriculum development or program assessment preferred

Education Requirements

• Required: PhD in Biology, Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field, MD, DPT, DO, or terminal degree in a Health Science-related field

Compensation And Benefits

Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HAS)
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach, or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010 and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.

Salary: $60000 - $75000 per year