Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Biological Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology. The successful candidate will teach Human Anatomy lectures and the associated laboratory, coordinate the lab across multiple sections, and teach an additional biology course within their disciplinary area.

This teaching-focused, non-tenure track position is renewable for multiple years with a 9-month appointment, emphasizing teaching, mentoring, and service

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in biology or related field is required by time of appointment.
• Evidence of teaching at the university level in human anatomy preferred.
• Graduate-level preparation in anatomy or physiology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Human Anatomy Lecture and Laboratory to large enrollment.
• Coordinate the accompanying lab course across multiple sections.
• Teach an additional biology course within their disciplinary area.
• Support student mentoring and service within the university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Anatomy education

Cadaver dissection

Student supervision

Education

Terminal degree in biology or related field

Job description

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

Department:

School of Biological Sciences-1076

Requisition Number:

F_260122

Posting Open Date:

10/15/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

12/01/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Description of Work:

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching Human Anatomy Lecture and the Human Anatomy Laboratory.

The successful candidate will provide critical instruction and expertise in human gross anatomy courses taken by pre-health science majors and others across the university. They will teach high-enrollment Human Anatomy courses, coordinate the accompanying lab course with multiple sections, and teach an additional biology course within their disciplinary area. Candidates who have an ability to teach and mentor students of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. They will contribute to the university’s mission to promote excellence through dedicated teaching, ongoing scholarly activity, and professional service. This is a teaching-focused, promotable, non-tenure track position with a renewable multi-year contract.

SBS offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and welcoming environment (learn more at https://biosci.unl.edu), and UNL maintains an active community of discipline-based educational researchers across STEM disciplines. The city of Lincoln, Nebraska provides an outstanding quality of life that includes a vibrant downtown, a lively music and art scene, over 120 parks, 130 miles of trails, and a low cost of living (learn more at https://aboutlincoln.unl.edu/).

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, DDS, DPT, DC or equivalent) in biology, biology education, or a related discipline is required by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching relevant lecture and/or lab courses
• Graduate-level and/or postgraduate-level preparation in anatomy, physiology, or related
• Cadaver dissection and teaching experience
• Experience supervising students or teaching assistants

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Brooke Crawley, [e-mail]

Job Category (old):

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Job Type:

9 Month

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Organizational Location:

Default Location