Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology. This teaching-focused role will primarily teach Human Anatomy Lecture and Laboratory for pre-health majors and other students across the university, providing expert instruction in human gross anatomy.

The successful candidate will coordinate the lab sections, supervise teaching assistants, and contribute to a second biology course.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in biology, biology education, or related field by time of appointment.
• Experience teaching Human Anatomy courses.
• Cadaver dissection experience preferred.
• Ability to mentor students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach Human Anatomy Lecture and Laboratory.
• Coordinate lab sections and supervise teaching assistants.
• Teach an additional biology course.
• Engage in service and scholarly activity.

Skills

Teaching

Cadaver anatomy

Student mentoring

Education

Terminal degree in biology or related field

Job description

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

Department

School of Biological Sciences-1076

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