Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor – Anatomy & Physiology, Department of Anthropology

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Anatomy & Physiology to spearhead a new teaching program. This role involves developing a human gross anatomy lab and teaching dissection courses to medical and graduate students. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty on research initiatives while promoting diversity and inclusion within the academic community. With a supportive environment and a commitment to excellence in teaching, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape future scholars and practitioners in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

75% Tuition Discounts

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with at least two years of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated interest in pedagogy and active learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the human gross anatomy teaching program and dissection course.
• Recruit and train laboratory teaching assistants for effective instruction.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Pedagogy

Active Learning Strategies

Anatomy Teaching

Curriculum Design

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology

Ph.D. in Biology

Ph.D. in Anatomy

Tools

Inquiry-Based Teaching Methods

Job description

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor – Anatomy & Physiology, Department of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time, Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position to start Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a human gross anatomy teaching program in the Department of Anthropology’s new gross anatomy teaching lab. The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor will join a collegial, science-based anthropology department with strong interdisciplinary ties across Penn State.

Teaching responsibilities will include a human gross anatomy dissection course for medical students, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates, as well as other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining the human gross anatomy teaching program in the department, recruiting and training laboratory teaching assistants to be effective members of an instructional team, creating/implementing inquiry-based class exercises, and leading curriculum design and assessment.

Opportunities for research collaboration also exist for the Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor with current department faculty, whose research areas include (but are not limited to): functional morphology and biomechanics, evolutionary developmental biology, evolutionary genetics and genomics, evolutionary health, behavioral ecology, and human-environment interactions.

The Department of Anthropology is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Penn State. The successful candidate will be expected to promote and advance the Department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, anatomy, or another anatomically related field in hand at the time of appointment and at least two years of teaching experience in relevant courses. A demonstrated interest in pedagogy and the application of research-based teaching methods is highly desirable. Undergraduate or graduate teaching experience that implements active learning strategies is required, and documented excellence in teaching is important. Preference will be given to those with anatomy teaching and dissection experience.

This is a non-tenure-line, term position with an excellent possibility of renewal. This appointment will be filled at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays.

Applicants must include a 1.) cover letter, 2.) CV, 3.) concise statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 4.) relevant teaching evaluation summary, and 5.) the names and contact information of three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024. For information on the position, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Laura Weyrich at [e-mail].

Visit our website at https://anth.la.psu.edu/ for more information about our Department.