Assistant Professor of Histology and Anatomy

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University seeks an Assistant Professor of Histology and Anatomy to teach and develop curriculum for diverse student populations. This full-time role involves collaboration with faculty, mentorship, and participation in departmental assessments, contributing significantly to both academic and professional development in the field.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching histology and anatomy.
• Ability to develop engaging curriculum for diverse students.
• Collaboration with faculty across programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum in histology and anatomy.
• Provide mentorship and academic support to students.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to program development.

Skills

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Adaptability

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

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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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 professionalstaff 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.

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Assistant Professor of Histology and Anatomy

Apply now Job no: 505240
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies is seeking an experienced instructor to join our distinguished faculty and teach histology and anatomy across academic divisions. This full-time position serves a vital role supporting both the
Interdisciplinary and Career-Oriented (ICO) and Pre-Medical and Pre-Health (PMPH) Divisions.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver an engaging curriculum in histology and anatomy fulfilling the educational needs of diverse student populations across programs
• Adapt teaching and course delivery methodologies to accommodate varying class sizes and learning objectives
• Collaborate with faculty across divisions to ensure curriculum alignment
• Provide mentorship and academic support to students
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to program assessment and development - (Essential)

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Additional Required Documents

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

Advertised: Jun 10 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 10 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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